smarting

brennend; schmerzend

Word details

German meaning
Listig bedeutet schlau, gerissen und darauf bedacht, andere durch Tricks zu überlisten.
English meaning
Cunning means clever, sly, and intent on outsmarting others through tricks.
Synonym
schlau, gerissen
German example
Der Fuchs ist ein listiges Tier.
English example
The fox is a cunning animal.
Comparative
listigerSuperlative: am listigsten

Example sentences with “smarting”

  1. His eyes were smarting from the smoke. (Seine Augen brannten vom Rauch.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German verb for the sensation of 'smarting'?

You use the verb 'brennen' (to burn). So, 'my eyes are smarting' becomes 'meine Augen brennen'.