cleverness
intermediateB2/ˈklɛvərnəs/ · clev-er-ness
The quality of being clever; the ability to think quickly and intelligently.
Meanings
The quality of being clever; the ability to think quickly and intelligently.
چالاک ہونے کی خصوصیت؛ جلدی اور ذہانت سے سوچنے کی صلاحیت۔
چالاکی
chaalaki
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- quick cleverness
- cleverness of mind
Example Sentences
Her cleverness enabled her to solve complex problems.
اس کی چالاکی نے اسے پیچیدہ مسائل حل کرنے میں مدد دی۔
Us ki chaalaki ne use pechida masail hal karne mein madad di.
Cleverness is often more valuable than sheer knowledge.
چالاکی اکثر خالص علم سے زیادہ قیمتی ہوتی ہے۔
Chalaki aksar khales ilm se zyada qeemti hoti hai.
His cleverness in negotiations earned him great respect.
اس کی مذاکرات میں چالاکی نے اسے بہت عزت بکش دی۔
Us ki muzakrat mein chaalaki ne use bohot izzat baksh di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'Clever' as it starts with 'C', just like 'Cunning'.
Visualize a fox, often seen as a symbol of cleverness.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چالاکی کی آڑ میں چالاکی چھپائی جاتی ہے، کہنے کو بہت ہیں، مگر خاص باتیں کم ہوتی ہیں۔
Chalaki ki aor mein chalaki chhupai jati hai, kehne ko bohot hain, magar khas baatein kam hoti hain.
Cleverness conceals cleverness; many things are said, but few are truly significant.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چالاک دشمن سے بچنا چاہئے۔
Chalaki dushman se bachna chahiye.
One should be cautious of a clever enemy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cleofre" — ingenious, skillful
First known use: 15th century
The term evolved from Old English to describe someone who is quick-witted or intelligent.