klug /klˈuːk/ · adjective · CEFR B1. German translation of "clever".

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Source term
clever
Translation
klug
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form klug
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
klug + noun / It is klug
Examples
Es ist klug.
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Example Sentences

Sie ist sehr gut darin, Rätsel zu lösen.

English: She is very clever at solving puzzles.

B1 · positiveFeelingsAndReactions

Das war eine clevere Idee, um Geld zu sparen.

English: That was a clever idea to save money.

B1 · positiveFeelingsAndReactions

Er gab eine kluge Antwort auf die Frage.

English: He gave a clever answer to the question.

B1 · positiveFeelingsAndReactions

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