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smart

smart

Meaning of smart

English

intelligent and quick to understand

Deutsch

geistig schnell und klug, verständig

smart

Pronunciation

British English
/smɑːt/
American English
/smɑrt/

smart with German translation

smart usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She is very smart.

Sie ist sehr schlau.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My dog is very smart.

Mein Hund ist sehr schlau.

smart synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between smart / clever / bright / brainy / brilliant / wise

🇬🇧English

quick and inventive; the usual word in UK

A1very often

ENThat's a clever way to fix the door.

🇬🇧English

quick to learn; often of children, students

A1often

ENShe's a bright pupil who catches on fast.

B
🇬🇧English
brainy

informal, sometimes teasing

A1rare word

ENShe's brainy and always gets top marks.

🇬🇧English

exceptionally clever; stronger

A1often

ENHer theory was simply brilliant.

W
🇬🇧English
wise

good judgment from experience, not quickness

A1often

ENIt was a wise decision to save some money.

Advanced: broader words (3)
G
🇬🇧English
gifted

naturally talented

A1often

ENHe is a gifted pianist with great technique.

Q
🇬🇧English
quick-witted

thinks and answers fast

A1rare word

ENYou need to be quick-witted in debates.

S
🇬🇧English
savvy

practical know-how; often 'tech-savvy'

A1often

ENShe's marketing-savvy and knows how to reach customers.

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smart meaning: what does it mean?

intelligent and quick to understand

smart pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Sie ist sehr schlau. Translation: She is very smart.

Is smart part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, smart can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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