Schlau Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schlau" is mainly used as adjective meaning "clever", "smart" or "shrewd". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "schlau"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Intelligent and cunning, able to solve problems ingeniously"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist schlau genug, um die Lösung zu finden.He is clever enough to find the solution.
  2. Die schlaue Katze entkam durch das Fenster.The clever cat escaped through the window.
  3. Sie hat einen schlauen Plan entwickelt.She developed a clever plan.

2.) "Acting in a clever or ingenious manner"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat die Aufgabe schlau gelöst.He solved the task cleverly.
  2. Sie hat schlau verhandelt und einen guten Preis bekommen.She negotiated cleverly and got a good price.
  3. Er hat schlau die Situation analysiert.He cleverly analyzed the situation.
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