verräterisch
revealing
Unintentionally revealing something or giving away secret information.
EXAMPLE
Sein verräterisches Lächeln zeigte, dass er von der Überraschung wusste.
His revealing smile showed that he knew about the surprise.
verräterisch
revealing / treacherous
verräterisch – verräterischer – am verräterischsten
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Meanings
verräterisch
treacherous
Betraying someone or something, or breaking faith with them.
EXAMPLE
Der verräterische Spion gab die geheimen Pläne an den Feind weiter.
The treacherous spy passed the secret plans on to the enemy.
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | verräterisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | verräterischer |
| superlative | am verräterischsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to verräterisch.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to verräterisch.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to verräterisch.
Usage tips
Word family
'Verräterisch' (revealing / treacherous) belongs to the word family of 'Verrat' (betrayal) and 'Verräter' (traitor). The ending '-isch' forms an adjective that describes a characteristic or effect.
EXAMPLE
Seine verräterische Bemerkung machte die anderen sofort misstrauisch.
His revealing remark immediately made the others suspicious.
Typical collocations
For unintended clues, 'verräterisch' (revealing) is often used with words for facial expressions, behavior, or details, such as 'verräterisches Lächeln' (revealing smile), 'verräterischer Blick' (revealing look), and 'verräterisches Detail' (revealing detail).
EXAMPLE
Ein verräterischer Blick seiner Schwester zeigte, dass sie den Plan bereits kannte.
A revealing look from his sister showed that she already knew about the plan.
Typical collocations
When a person or their behavior involves betrayal, 'verräterisch' (treacherous) is often used with words such as 'Spion' (spy), 'Handlung' (act), 'Verhalten' (behavior), or 'Haltung' (attitude).
EXAMPLE
Wegen seiner verräterischen Handlungen wurde der Offizier vor Gericht gestellt.
The officer was put on trial because of his treacherous actions.
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