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schlagfertig — meaning in English

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English meaning

repartee noun A quick, clever reply, or a conversation full of such witty exchanges.
witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.

Senses

schlagfertig is used for these senses in English:

quickwitted Mentally keen and alert.
repartee (transitive) To have a repartee (a conversation marked by witty retorts or replies).
witty Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.

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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”.

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”.

Related German words

geistesgegenwärtig Konter schlagfertige Antwort Geplänkel Schlagabtausch Schlagfertigkeit antworten liefern geistreich witzig originell