adjective#2,304 by frequency
schlau
/ʃlaʊ̯/
clever in a way that enables one to achieve one's goals; slightly sly or cunning; bright, intelligent, clever
- comparative
- schlauer
- superlative
- am schlauesten
Meanings
- 1
clever in a way that enables one to achieve one's goals; slightly sly or cunning — but not usually implying any evil intentions
Tom ist ein schlauer Kopf.
Tom has a good head on his shoulders.
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR
Mein Hund ist ziemlich schlau.
My dog is pretty smart.
Tatoeba · Luiaard · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
bright, intelligent, clever — with no such overtone at all
Was für eine schlaue Idee!
What a clever idea!
Tatoeba · Augustus · CC BY 2.0 FR
Er ist ein schlauer Junge.
He is a clever boy.
Tatoeba · Pfirsichbaeumchen · CC BY 2.0 FR