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intelligent

intelligent

Meaning of intelligent

able to learn and understand things well

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German/ˌɪntɛliˈɡɛnt/
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intelligent usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sie ist sehr intelligent.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der intelligente Schüler stellt gute Fragen.

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intelligent synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between intelligent / klug / gebildet / gescheit / schlau / vernünftig

K
🇩🇪German
klug

The most general and closest synonym: 'smart, clever, sensible'. Often used for a person who understands things well and makes good judgments.

A2Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
gebildet

More about education and general culture than natural intelligence. Means 'educated, well-read, cultured'.

A2Often
G
🇩🇪German
gescheit

Means 'clever, quick-witted'. It often sounds a bit more conversational and lively than klug.

A2Often
S
🇩🇪German
schlau

Means 'smart, sly, clever'. It can be neutral, but it often carries a slightly cunning or crafty nuance.

A2Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
vernünftig

More about being sensible and reasonable than about high intelligence. Means 'reasonable, sensible, prudent'.

A2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
aufgeweckt

Means 'bright, lively, quick-minded'. It is often used for children or young people.

A2Often
T
🇩🇪German
talentiert

Means 'talented, gifted'. It is not just intelligence, but a special natural ability in a certain area.

A2Often

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How to pronounce intelligent and what this word means

intelligent means intelligent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce intelligent

/ˌɪntɛliˈɡɛnt/

intelligent translation

intelligent

intelligent examples

Sie ist sehr intelligent.

intelligent transcription

/ˌɪntɛliˈɡɛnt/

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intelligent meaning: what does it mean?

fähig, Dinge gut zu lernen und zu verstehen

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intelligent is pronounced as /ˌɪntɛliˈɡɛnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

intelligent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Sie ist sehr intelligent. Translation: Она очень умная.

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