Also means
shrewd in practical matters
Usage Note
weltklug describes someone who is practically wise about human affairs and how the world actually works, as distinct from theoretical or academic wisdom. Slightly old-fashioned but still used; similar to welterfahren but with an emphasis on shrewd judgement.
Examples
"Die weltkluge Geschäftsfrau durchschaute den Trick sofort."
Natural Translation
The worldly-wise businesswoman saw through the trick immediately.
Literal Translation
The worldly-wise businesswoman saw-through the trick immediately.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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