clever
Translation
clever, smart, shrewd, cunning
Examples
Sie hat eine clevere Idee.
She has a clever idea.
Er ist ein cleverer Geschäftsmann.
He is a clever businessman.
Grammar Patterns
to be clever The child is very clever.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klug, schlau; Antonyms: dumm, unklug
Etymology
A loanword from English 'clever'.
Memory Tips
This word is the same as in English, so it's a simple one to learn. It carries the same connotation of being quick-witted or smart.