No. 14,966 in German
schlagfertig
Quick-witted.
In a sentence
Er ist sehr schlagfertig und hat immer eine passende Antwort parat.
He is very quick-witted and always has a suitable response ready.
The word "schlagfertig" here describes a person's ability to respond cleverly and promptly in conversations.
Die schlagfertigen Kommentare der Moderatorin sorgten für Gelächter im Publikum.
The witty remarks of the presenter caused laughter in the audience.
In this context, "schlagfertig" conveys the idea of being humorous and quick in making remarks.
Um in Debatten erfolgreich zu sein, sollte man schlagfertig agieren.
To be successful in debates, one should act with wit.
Here, "schlagfertig" emphasizes the importance of being able to think and respond quickly under pressure.
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