gewitzt

/ɡəˈvɪtst/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

smart, sharp, cunning
- Sie ist ein gewitztes Mädchen.
  
  She is a sharp girl.

gewitzt and pfiffig are close synonyms for "smart, cunning"; pfiffig is slightly more playful or impish.

Similar in other languages

French

Close — intelligent, smart relates to smart, cunning (gewitzt).

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Last updated 2026-09-25