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
| Positive | klug |
|---|---|
| Comparative | klüger |
| Superlative | klügsten |
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.
