klug
clever, smart, wise
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/kluːk/
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Cultural Note
Klug implies practical intelligence and good judgment, not just book smarts. The German proverb 'Hinterher ist man immer klüger' (In hindsight, one is always wiser) is commonly used.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie ist ein kluges Mädchen.
She is a clever girl.
Das war eine kluge Antwort.
That was a smart answer.
Aus Fehlern wird man klug.
One becomes wise from mistakes.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | klug |
| comparative | klüger |
| predicative | klug |
| superlative | am klügsten |