adjectiveadverb
schlau
smart · clever
Jemand versteht schnell viele Dinge, lernt gut und findet oft gute Lösungen.
The German word "schlau" is an adjective meaning clever, smart, or cunning. It describes someone who is intelligent or skillful in finding solutions, often with a connotation of being shrewd or crafty.
Similar words include:
- intelligent (intelligent)
- klug (wise)
- gewieft (shrewd)
- pfiffig (clever, witty)
Difference:
- Schlau often emphasizes practical cleverness or craftiness, sometimes with a hint of slyness.
- Klug typically refers to wisdom or good judgment in a broader or more formal sense.
- Intelligent is a more neutral, general term for mental capacity.
- Gewieft and pfiffig highlight cleverness or cunning, often in a street-smart or quick-witted way.
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Examples
Kinder glauben oft, dass der Löwe sehr schlau ist.adjective
Children often believe that the lion is very smart.
Lisas Hund ist wirklich schlau.adjective
Lisa's dog is really smart.
Man sagt, der Hase sei schlau.adjective
They say the hare is clever.
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