adjective
smart, clever
A2
klug means smart or clever, describing intelligence or good judgment. Comparative: klüger; superlative: am klügsten. Gradable adjective; antonyms include dumm, doof, blöd. Forms: umlaut appears in comparative (u→ü). Regular adjective inflection applies; not a participle or reflexive verb. Commonly used to praise intelligence.
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Das war eine kluge Entscheidung.
That was a smart decision.
Obwohl er klug war, machte der Student einen Fehler, weil er müde war.
Although he was clever, the student made a mistake because he was tired.
Mein Bruder ist sehr klug.
My brother is very clever.
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Picture a smart owl wearing glasses labeled 'klug'.
Think 'clue' → someone with a clue is 'klug' (clever).