Clever Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Clever" is mainly used as adjective meaning "intelligent", "astute" or "smart". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "clever"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: cleverer
  • Superlative: am cleversten

Meanings of "clever" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Intelligent and quick-witted"

"Clever", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist wirklich clever, er hat das Rätsel in Minuten gelöst.He is really clever, he solved the riddle in minutes.
  2. Die clevere Lösung hat alle beeindruckt.The clever solution impressed everyone.
  3. Sie ist clever genug, um die Situation zu meistern.She is clever enough to master the situation.

2.) "In an intelligent or ingenious way"

"Clever", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Problem clever gelöst.He cleverly solved the problem.
  2. Sie hat clever gehandelt, um das beste Ergebnis zu erzielen.She acted cleverly to achieve the best result.
  3. Er hat clever verhandelt und einen guten Deal bekommen.He cleverly negotiated and got a good deal.
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