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schlau

okos

Jemand versteht schnell viele Dinge, lernt gut und findet oft gute Lösungen.

The German word "schlau" is an adjective meaning "clever," "smart," or "shrewd." It describes a person who is intelligent and quick-witted.

  • The word is standalone and not a compound of other words.
  • Similar words include "klug" (wise, intelligent), "intelligent" (intelligent), and "gewieft" (cunning, crafty).

Difference:

  • Schlau often emphasizes practical cleverness and street-smart behavior.
  • Klug generally refers to wisdom and intellect in a broader or more academic sense.
  • Gewieft implies cunning or sly cleverness, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation.

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Examples

Kinder glauben oft, dass der Löwe sehr schlau ist.adjective

A gyerekek gyakran hiszik, hogy az oroszlán nagyon okos.

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