No. 10,994 in German
schläue
Cleverness or cunning.
In a sentence
Seine Schläue half ihm, das komplizierte Rätsel zu lösen.
His cunning helped him solve the complicated puzzle.
Here, "Schläue" implies sharpness or cleverness in thinking, emphasizing mental ability and resourcefulness.
Die Schläue des Fuchses wird oft in Fabeln hervorgehoben.
The cunning of the fox is often highlighted in fables.
In this context, "Schläue" refers to the characteristic of cleverness or clever behavior, often attributed to animals like foxes.
Ich schätzte seine Schläue, als er eine kreative Lösung für unser Problem fand.
I appreciated his shrewdness when he found a creative solution for our problem.
Here, "Schläue" signifies practical intelligence, especially in improvisational and problem-solving contexts.
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