English–German
“eloquent” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈvant/
Example
Sie hält eine gewandte Rede.
She delivers an eloquent speech.
How to say “eloquent” in German
“Eloquent” in German is gewandt.
A person turns difficult situations into smooth responses, using quick movements or polished speech.
Example sentences with gewandt
Sie konnte ihre Kritik gewandt formulieren.
She could formulate her criticism eloquently.
Tips for using gewandt
- Gewandt often describes polished speech or social handling, while geschickt is the more general choice for practical skill.