șmecherie
trick, cunning move, scam
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʃme.keˈri.e/
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Cultural Note
Șmecherie encompasses trickery, cleverness, and street-smart scheming. The related word 'șmecher' (a sly person) can be used both negatively (a con artist) and positively (someone who is clever and resourceful). This duality reflects a complex Romanian cultural attitude toward bending rules.
📝 Example Sentences
Asta nu e muncă, e șmecherie.
That's not work, that's a scam.
Știe toate șmecheriile.
He knows all the tricks.
Fără șmecherii, te rog!
No tricks, please!