scheming

ˈskiː.mɪŋ
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Translation of scheming into German,

Noun

strategy

activity of making secret plans
  • The company's downfall was due to internal scheming.Der Untergang des Unternehmens war auf internes Intrigenspiel zurückzuführen.

Adjective

plot

using secret or clever plans to get what you want
  • He is always scheming to get ahead at work.Er ist bei der Arbeit ständig intrigant und versucht so, voranzukommen.
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Expressions with scheming: examples in English and translations in German

betrügerische Handlungen
She was always plotting and scheming to get ahead at work.

Synonyms and analogies of scheming in English

Examples of scheming in a sentence

  • Political scheming led to the leader's downfall.
  • The scheming advisor suggested cutting staff to boost profits.
  • Her scheming smile made everyone distrust her motives.
scheme
skiːm
Noun
1.

plot

UK
secret or devious plan
UK
  • They uncovered a scheme to steal the jewels.Sie deckten ein Komplott auf, um die Juwelen zu stehlen.
2.

planning

UK
systematic plan for achieving a goal
UK
  • The new scheme will help reduce pollution.Das neue Programm wird helfen, die Verschmutzung zu reduzieren.
Verb
1.

plotting plans

intr.
make plans in a devious or secretive way
intr.
  • They schemed to overthrow the government..Sie intrigierten, um die Regierung zu stürzen
2.

planning

tr./intr.
devise a plan or system
tr./intr.
  • She schemed a new layout for the garden.Sie entwarf ein neues Layout für den Garten.

Expressions with scheme: examples in English and translations in German

Schneeballsystem
Pyramidensystem
He lost his savings in a pyramid scheme.
Pump-and-Dump-Schema
Pump-und-Dump-Plan
The company was involved in a pump-and-dump scheme, deceiving many investors.
das große Ganze
der Gesamtzusammenhang
In the scheme of things, this problem is minor.
einen Plan schmieden
eine Intrige spinnen
They were brewing a scheme to steal the company's data.
einen Plan aushecken
eine Strategie entwickeln
The group cooked up a scheme to sabotage the event.
schmieden
aushecken
They hatched a scheme to surprise their friend.

Translations of "scheming" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
intrigantadj.

Even in friendship, his scheming tendencies always surfaced eventually.

Selbst in der Freundschaft traten seine intriganten Neigungen immer wieder zutage.

hinterhältigadj.

Going on for too long can make you seem desperate or even scheming.

Wenn du zu lange mit ihr sprichst, dann wirkst du ggf. verzweifelt oder sogar hinterhältig.

hinterhältigeadj.

Her scheming voice dripped with sweetness, concealing plans that could ruin lives.

Ihre hinterhältige Stimme triefte vor Süße und verbarg Pläne, die Leben ruinieren könnten.

Noun
dieIntrigenf.

They gathered in the scheming shadows to discuss their dubious intentions.

Sie versammelten sich im Schatten der Intrige, um ihre dubiosen Absichten zu besprechen.

dieMachenschaftennpl.

In the dark alley, the sound of scheming whispers echoed ominously.

In der dunklen Gasse hallten unheilvolle Flüstereien von Machenschaften wider.

dieRänkenpl.

With all their might they are scheming to accomplish their purpose...

Mit aller Macht schmieden sie Ränke, um ihre Absicht auszuführen...

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scheming: Examples and translations in context

The scheming geniuses often devised elaborate tricks to deceive others.

Die intriganten Genies ersannen oft ausgeklügelte Tricks, um andere zu täuschen.

The scheming villains plotted their next move under the cover of darkness.

Die intriganten Bösewichte schmiedeten ihren nächsten Schachzug im Schutz der Dunkelheit.

With a scheming glint in his eye, he revealed his true intentions.

Mit einem intriganten Funkeln in den Augen enthüllte er seine wahren Absichten.

He approached the task with a scheming mindset, seeking to outsmart everyone.

Er ging die Aufgabe mit einem intriganten Ansatz an, um alle anderen zu überlisten.

She was known for her scheming personality and secretive ways.

Sie war bekannt für ihre intrigante Persönlichkeit und geheimnisvolle Art.

His scheming ideas were always intriguing, yet often led to trouble.

Seine intriganten Ideen waren immer faszinierend, führten aber oft zu Schwierigkeiten.

Caught in a scheming trap, the unsuspecting hero couldn't see the danger.

In eine intrigante Falle geraten, konnte der nichtsahnende Held die Gefahr nicht sehen.

The tale of the evil queen's scheming tactics spread far and wide.

Die Geschichte von den hinterhältigen Taktiken der bösen Königin verbreitete sich weit und breit.

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plotting and scheming
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