ADJECTIVE

intelligent/ɪntɛliˈɡɛnt/intelligent; smart; clever

intelligent is a German adjective that means intelligent, smart, or clever. It is pronounced /ɪntɛliˈɡɛnt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "intelligenter" and "intelligentesten".

Definitions

1.having or showing a high level of mental ability or comprehension(general)

a.showing intelligence; quick at understanding and learning

Sie ist ein sehr intelligentes Kind.She is a very intelligent child.

b.acting thoughtfully or demonstrating cleverness

Das war eine intelligente Lösung für das Problem.That was an intelligent solution to the problem.

Adjective Forms

Positiveintelligent
Comparativeintelligenter
Superlativeintelligentesten

Frequently asked questions

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

Related adjectives

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.