weise

/ˈvaɪ̯zə/

adjective B1

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

wise
- Der alte Mann gab ihr einen weisen Rat.
  
  The old man gave her some wise advice.

Umsichtig is prudent/circumspect, careful to consider all angles; weise is wise, a deeper, more general quality of good judgment.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

sabio is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "wise."

Portuguese

sábio is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "wise."

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Last updated 2026-09-16