No. 14,154 in German
gewiefte
Shrewd, cunning, or clever.
In a sentence
Der gewiefte Detektiv löste den Fall mit Leichtigkeit.
The savvy detective solved the case with ease.
The word 'gewiefte' describes the detective as being clever, shrewd, and savvy, which are qualities aiding in solving the case effectively.
Sie ist eine gewiefte Unternehmerin, die ihre Firma erfolgreich leitet.
She is a shrewd entrepreneur who successfully manages her company.
Here, 'gewiefte' emphasizes her astuteness and skill in handling her business affairs efficiently.
Die gewiefte Taktik des Schachspielers überraschte seinen Gegner.
The clever tactic of the chess player surprised his opponent.
In this sentence, 'gewiefte' characterizes the tactic as being intelligently crafted and strategically effective in the context of the chess game.
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