German Conversation · Level 5
89 words
German word
clever
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈklɛvɐ/
Meaning
- adjectiveclever
Example
Das Kind ist cleverer als erwartet.
The child is cleverer than expected.
More examples
In Diskussionen trifft sie oft clevere Entscheidungen.
In discussions, she often makes clever decisions.
Core concept
A quick-thinking person turns an everyday problem into a manageable task.
Common phrases
clevere Entscheidung
clever decision
auf clevere Art
in a clever way
Similar words
schlau: Finds clever ways around obstacles and reaches goals efficiently.
klug: Makes well-reasoned judgments based on logic and knowledge.
intelligent: Learns quickly, grasps difficult ideas, and applies them effectively.
pfiffig: Uses a small, inventive idea to resolve a problem without delay.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet Personen oder Handlungen, die schnell praktische Lösungen finden und geschickt handeln.
Word origin
The German adjective clever comes from English clever and retains the English word's association with practical ingenuity and shrewdness.
Usage tips
- Clever usually emphasizes practical resourcefulness, whereas klug more often emphasizes general intelligence or sound judgment.
Other meanings
- shrewdadjective
Opposites
- dummstupidadjective
- törichtfoolishadjective
Related words
- clevererweisecleverlyadverb
- Clevernessclevernessnoun