Also means
insidious trick (of an object or situation)
Usage Note
Tücke has two uses: applied to persons it means malicious or spiteful cunning; applied to objects or situations ('die Tücke des Objekts') it means treacherous unpredictability. Context makes the meaning clear.
Examples
"In seiner Tücke kannte er keine Grenzen, wenn es um Rache ging."
Natural Translation
In his malice he knew no limits when it came to revenge.
Literal Translation
In his malice knew he no limits when it about revenge went.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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