Adjective
schlau
Pronunciation: /ʃlaʊ̯/
clever in a way that enables one to achieve one's goals; slightly sly or cunning (but not usually implying any evil intentions)
The German adjective schlau means clever in a way that enables one to achieve one's goals… in English.
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All meanings of schlau
Adjective
- clever in a way that enables one to achieve one's goals; slightly sly or cunning (but not usually implying any evil intentions)
- bright, intelligent, clever (with no such overtone at all)
schlau in a German sentence
Das war schlau, die Karten schon vorher zu kaufen.
That was clever, buying the tickets in advance.