verschlagen

Based on: schlagen, ver-
Adjective
1.

shrewd, cunning, sly

(Sounds negative.)
Examples
  • Einhörner wirken freundlich, sind aber in Wirklichkeit sehr verschlagen.
  • Unicorns seem friendly, but in reality, they're very shrewd.

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How many meanings does the German word 'verschlagen' have?

verschlagen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. shrewd, cunning, sly.

What is 'verschlagen' related to?

The word 'verschlagen' is related to schlagen and ver-.

Where can I learn more about 'verschlagen'?

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