halbseiden
shady; dubious; semi-silk
English translations
- 01
half-silk
- 02
rayon
Word details
- German meaning
- Von zweifelhaftem Ruf, nicht ganz seriös.
- English meaning
- shady, dubious
- Synonym
- dubios, fragwürdig
- German example
- Die Bar hatte einen halbseidenen Ruf.
- English example
- The bar had a shady reputation.
Related words
- seriös
Serious
Example sentences with “halbseiden”
Er hat halbseidene Geschäfte gemacht. (He was involved in shady business.)
Frequently asked questions
Why does 'halbseiden' mean shady?
It is a metaphorical term; 'silk' represents something luxurious, but 'half-silk' implies a cheap imitation or something that isn't quite legitimate.