intelligent
Translation
intelligent, smart, clever
Examples
Sie ist eine sehr intelligente Frau.
She is a very intelligent woman.
Intelligente Lösungen sind gefragt.
Intelligent solutions are in demand.
Mein Hund ist sehr intelligent.
My dog is very intelligent.
Grammar Patterns
Adjective + Noun This word precedes a noun and its ending changes according to case, number, and gender. ein intelligenter Hund
predicative sein + intelligent ...is intelligent Der Hund ist intelligent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klug (clever), schlau (smart); Antonyms: dumm (stupid), unintelligent (unintelligent)
Etymology
From Latin 'intelligens', present participle of 'intellegere' (to understand).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English 'intelligent'. Focus on the German pronunciation. It can describe people, animals, or solutions as being smart.