schlagfertig

/ˈʃlaːkˌfɛʁtɪç/

adjective B2

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: common. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. quick-witted, having a ready reply

    • Sie ist immer schlagfertig und findet die passende Antwort.

      She is always quick-witted and finds the right answer.

Practice

1 What does schlagfertig mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sie ist immer ___ und findet die passende Antwort.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches schlagfertig?

See also

adjective

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