intelligent
Translation
intelligent, smart, bright
Examples
Er ist ein sehr intelligenter Mann.
He is a very intelligent man.
Sie hat eine intelligente Lösung gefunden.
She found an intelligent solution.
Wir sprachen mit den intelligenten Studenten.
We spoke with the intelligent students.
Grammar Patterns
predicative | used predicatively | The child is intelligent.
attributive + Noun | used attributively | An intelligent dog learns quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klug (clever), schlau (smart); Antonyms: dumm (stupid)
Etymology
From Latin 'intelligens' (understanding). It's an international word, cognate with English 'intelligent'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English 'intelligent', making it very easy to remember. Just watch the adjective endings.