German word

smart

Pronunciation

IPA/smaːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectivestylish

Example

Das ist ein smartes Outfit.

That is a stylish outfit.

Illustration for smart (stylish)

More examples

Sie trägt immer smarte Kleidung.

She always wears stylish clothing.

Core concept

A polished, modern outfit or design with a neat, intentional look.

Common phrases

  • smarte Kleidung

    stylish clothing

  • mit smartem Stil

    with a stylish look

  • ein smartes Accessoire

    a stylish accessory

Similar words

schick: Neat and fashionable with a tasteful appearance.
elegant: Refined and understated, with an elegant air.
stilvoll: Tasteful and composed, suited to the setting.
gepflegt: Clean, well cared for, and neatly presented.

Definition in German

Smart meint, dass etwas stilvoll, gepflegt und modern aussieht, besonders bezogen auf Kleidung oder Design.

Word origin

German smart is a direct borrowing from English smart, with the stylish and well-groomed sense established in German usage.

Usage tips

  • For a person's appearance, smart usually means stylish or well dressed, while intelligent is normally klug or intelligent in German.

Other meanings

  • sophisticatedadjective

Opposites

  • altmodischold-fashionedadjective
  • schäbigshabbyadjective

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