Serkö (en. Serko)

/sɛʁ.kø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who shows cunning or slyness.

This serkö managed to weave into the conversation unnoticed.

Ce serkö a su se faufiler dans la conversation sans qu'on s'en aperçoive.

An individual who uses their intelligence to deceive or manipulate.

She is known as a serkö, always ready to play tricks.

Elle est connue comme un serkö, toujours prête à jouer des tours.

The word 'serkö' comes from an ancient dialect meaning 'cunning' and 'slyness.'

act like a serkö

To demonstrate cunning or deception.

agir comme un serkö

be a true serkö

To be very skilled at manipulating situations.

être un vrai serkö

serkö tactic

A clever method to achieve a goal.

tactique de serkö

cunning

Trick or scheme intended to deceive.

ruse

slyness

Disposition to play tricks or harm others.

malice

finesse

Subtle skill in behavior or the art of manipulation.

finesse

Someone very clever in their scheming.

This guy is a serkö, he always gets what he wants in a roundabout way.

Ce type est un serkö, il arrive toujours à ses fins de manière détournée.

Trick or cunning used in an informal context.

He used a serkö to his advantage during the meeting.

Il a utilisé une serkö à son avantage pendant la réunion.