List Translations, meanings and synonyms

"List" is mainly used as noun meaning "cunning", "trick" or "ruse". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "List"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die List
  • Plural: die Listen

Meanings of "List" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cunning or trickery used to achieve an objective"

"List", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die List benutzt, um zu gewinnen.He used the trick to win.
  2. Ihre List war erfolgreich.Her cunning was successful.
  3. Die List wurde schnell durchschaut.The trick was quickly seen through.

2.) "Acting cunningly or deceptively; an abbreviated form of 'listig'"

"List", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist sehr list in seinen Geschäften.He is very cunning in his business dealings.
  2. Sie war list genug, um den Plan zu durchschauen.She was cunning enough to see through the plan.
  3. Mit einem listen Lächeln überzeugte er sie.With a cunning smile, he convinced her.
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