ADJECTIVE

klug/kluːk/clever; intelligent; wise

klug is a German adjective that means clever, intelligent, or wise. It is pronounced /kluːk/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "klüger" and "klügsten".

Definitions

1.showing the ability to think and understand things well(intelligence)

a.clever or quick-witted

Sie ist sehr klug und versteht alles sofort.—She is very clever and understands everything immediately.

2.showing good judgment or making wise decisions(wisdom/prudence)

a.wise or sensible

Es war klug von dir, einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen.—It was wise of you to take an umbrella with you.

Adjective Forms

Positiveklug
Comparativeklüger
Superlativeklügsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "klug" mean in English?
"klug" means clever, intelligent, or wise. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "klug"?
"klug" is pronounced /kluːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "klug"?
The comparative of "klug" is "klüger" and the superlative is "klügsten".
What part of speech is "klug"?
"klug" is a adjective in German.

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