schlagfertig

B2

quick-witted

English meaning
quick-witted
Vocabulary package
Positive Character Traits

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schlagfertig in a sentence

Seine schlagfertige Antwort brachte alle zum Lachen.

His quick-witted reply made everyone laugh.

Comparative and superlative

schlagfertig → schlagfertiger → am schlagfertigsten

Word family

schlagfertig is built from fertig (finished, ready). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about schlagfertig

What is the comparative of schlagfertig?

schlagfertig → schlagfertiger → am schlagfertigsten.

What does schlagfertig mean in English?

schlagfertig means "quick-witted". For example: "Seine schlagfertige Antwort brachte alle zum Lachen." — "His quick-witted reply made everyone laugh."

What level is schlagfertig in German?

schlagfertig is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the positive character traits vocabulary.

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