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smart

smart

Meaning of smart

intelligent generally

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British English/smɑːt/
American English/smɑrt/
Russian transcription[ˈumnɨj]
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smart with Russian translation

smart usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он дал умный ответ, который впечатлил всю команду.

He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мой папа умный и быстро чинит вещи.

My dad is smart and fixes things quickly.

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smart belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

smartумный
kindдобрый
quietтихий
boringскучный
lazyленивый
angryзлой
personчеловек

smart synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between smart / clever / bright / brainy / wise / brilliant

🇬🇧English
smart

General term for being mentally capable, quick to learn or solve problems.

A1Very Often

She is a smart student who learns quickly.

Она умная студентка, которая быстро учится.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes ingenuity, practical problem-solving or clever ideas.

A1Very Often

That's a clever way to fix the door.

Это хитрый/умный способ починить дверь.

🇬🇧English

Often means quick to learn or understand; somewhat informal.

A1Often

She's a bright pupil who catches on fast.

Она способная/сообразительная ученица, быстро всё схватывает.

B
🇬🇧English
brainy

Informal, slightly playful term for someone very clever or intellectual.

A1Rarely

She's brainy and always gets top marks.

Она умница/очень умная и всегда получает отличные оценки.

W
🇬🇧English
wise

Implies good judgment, experience and sound advice rather than raw intellect.

A1Often

It was a wise decision to save some money.

Это было мудрое решение — отложить немного денег.

🇬🇧English

Stronger than 'smart'—suggests exceptional intelligence or an outstanding idea.

A1Often

Her theory was simply brilliant.

Её теория была просто блестящей.

G
🇬🇧English
gifted

Implies natural talent or exceptional ability, often in a specific domain.

A1Often

He is a gifted pianist with great technique.

Он одарённый пианист с отличной техникой.

K
🇬🇧English
knowledgeable

Focuses on having a lot of information or expertise in a particular area.

A1Often

She's very knowledgeable about medieval history.

Она очень осведомлена в средневековой истории.

A
🇬🇧English
astute

Highlights shrewdness and the ability to make smart judgments, especially in practical matters.

A1Rarely

An astute investor spotted the opportunity early.

Проницательный инвестор заметил эту возможность раньше всех.

S
🇬🇧English
savvy

Informal; stresses practical knowledge, street-smarts or business sense.

A1Often

She's marketing-savvy and knows how to reach customers.

Она разбирается в маркетинге и знает, как достать клиентов.

Q
🇬🇧English
quick-witted

Emphasizes speed of thought and the ability to produce witty or clever responses quickly.

A1Often

You need to be quick-witted in debates.

В дебатах нужно быстро соображать/быть остроумным.

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How to pronounce smart and what this word means

smart translation: умный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce smart

/smɑːt/

smart translation

умный

smart examples

He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team.

smart transcription

/smɑːt/, /smɑrt/

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Questions about this word

smart meaning: what does it mean?

intelligent generally

smart pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

smart is pronounced as /smɑːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

smart definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He gave a smart answer that impressed the whole team. Translation: Он дал умный ответ, который впечатлил всю команду.

Is smart part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, smart (умный) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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