shrewd in Russian

shrewd in Russian is практи́чный, проница́тельный, расчётливый — shrewd means showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

shrewd in Russian

практи́чный

adj

Pronounced: praktichnyy

Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

проница́тельный

adj

Pronounced: pronitsatelnyy

Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

расчётливый

adj

Pronounced: raschyotlivyy

Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

нахо́дчивый

adj

Pronounced: nakhodchivyy

Artful, tricky or cunning.

уме́лый

adj

Pronounced: umelyy

Artful, tricky or cunning.

хи́трый

adj

Pronounced: khitryy

Artful, tricky or cunning.

знать

adj

Pronounced: znat

(informal) streetwise, street-smart.

What does "shrewd" mean?

adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
"It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

shrewd in a sentence

It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose.
She's a shrewd negotiator who never shows her hand too early.

Similar words in Russian

astute sharp

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shrewd" in Russian?

"shrewd" in Russian is практи́чный, проница́тельный, расчётливый. shrewd means: Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.

How do you pronounce практи́чный?

"shrewd" in Russian is практи́чный, pronounced "praktichnyy".

How do you use "shrewd" in a sentence?

Example: "It was a shrewd move to buy the property before prices rose." In Russian, "shrewd" is практи́чный, проница́тельный, расчётливый.

Are there other ways to say "shrewd" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "shrewd": практи́чный, проница́тельный, расчётливый, нахо́дчивый, уме́лый, хи́трый.

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