NOUN
List/lɪst/cunning; craftiness; ruse
List is a German noun that means cunning, craftiness, or ruse. It is pronounced /lɪst/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Listen".
Definitions
1.cleverness or cunning intended to achieve something, often through trickery(character trait)
a.clever cunning or craftiness (often used pejoratively)
Mit viel List gelang es ihm, das schwierige Problem zu lösen.—With much cunning, he managed to solve the difficult problem.
2.a cunning trick or ruse used to deceive(action)
a.deceptive maneuver
Er durchschaut ihre List sofort.—He saw through her ruse immediately.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die List | die Listen |
| Genitive | der List | der Listen |
| Dative | der List | den Listen |
| Accusative | die List | die Listen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "List" mean in English?
- "List" means cunning, craftiness, or ruse. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "List"?
- "List" is pronounced /lɪst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "List" der, die, or das?
- "List" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "List"?
- The plural of "List" is "Listen".
- What part of speech is "List"?
- "List" is a noun in German.
