English to afrikaans meaning of

Die woordeboekbetekenis van die woord "diskreet" is om iets op 'n versigtige en omsigtige manier te doen, sonder om aandag te trek of steurnis te veroorsaak. Dit verwys na optree op 'n manier wat taktvol, ingetoƫ of onopvallend is om te verhoed dat onnodige aandag op jouself of 'n situasie gevestig word. Dit impliseer 'n gevoel van fynheid, subtiliteit en goeie oordeel in die manier waarop 'n mens in 'n spesifieke situasie optree of praat.

Sentence Examples

  1. With all the other slaves fuller than usual and taking advantage of the extra rest, I had no trouble discreetly unsnapping my shackles and slinking past the huddled sleeping pallets, stepping outside to enjoy the brisk summer night.
  2. With her other hand, she discreetly slipped the listening device out of her pocket and attached it to the underside of his desk.
  3. Anne focused on her coffee cup, pretending not to notice Kandi discreetly wipe tears from her eyes.
  4. Red Lobster presented an opportunity to obtain the numbers discreetly.
  5. To the sentries standing at the gate, a few silver coins were handed out discreetly, but generously.
  6. My plan is to turn around, set the bottle on the bar, and open it while discreetly giving the man the once-over.
  7. The major sent in a rare female officer to discreetly check the card as the waiter processed it, and saw it was registered to a Mr.
  8. As I made my way across the large city square and passed the numerous water fountains and gardens which dotted the plaza itself, I discreetly searched for their presence and readily found them.
  9. Discreetly supported by wooden posts and strung throughout the shrubs were taut strands of barbed wire.
  10. I donned a baseball cap and allowed a smooth wooden cosh to slide out of my sleeve and sit discreetly in my hand.