altklug
precocious; wise beyond one's years
English translations
- 01
cunning
- 02
shrewd
- 03
clever
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein abwertender Begriff für jemanden, besonders ein Kind, das sich klüger gibt, als er/sie ist.
- English meaning
- Wiseacre, smart-aleck
- Synonym
- besserwisserisch, vorlaut
- German example
- Sei nicht so altklug!
- English example
- Don't be such a wiseacre!
Example sentences with “altklug”
Das Kind gab eine altkluge Antwort. (The child gave a precocious answer.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'altklug' usually negative?
Yes, it often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that a child is behaving too much like an adult or acting like a know-it-all.