schläue

This is the 10994th most frequent German word.


schläue

Cleverness or cunning.


Here, "Schläue" implies sharpness or cleverness in thinking, emphasizing mental ability and resourcefulness.

Seine Schläue half ihm, das komplizierte Rätsel zu lösen.

His cunning helped him solve the complicated puzzle.


In this context, "Schläue" refers to the characteristic of cleverness or clever behavior, often attributed to animals like foxes.

Die Schläue des Fuchses wird oft in Fabeln hervorgehoben.

The cunning of the fox is often highlighted in fables.


Here, "Schläue" signifies practical intelligence, especially in improvisational and problem-solving contexts.

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.