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clever in Arabic

ذَكِيّ ḏakiyy

UK/ˈklɛv.ə//ˈklɛv.ɚ/

clever in Arabic: ذَكِيّ (ḏakiyy). In English, clever means nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

Arabic words for clever

mentally quick or sharp
ذَكِيّ ḏakiyy

English meaning of clever

  1. adjective Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.
  2. adjective Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
  3. adjective Mentally quick and resourceful; skilled at achieving what one wants in a mentally agile and inventive way.
  4. adjective Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

Full definition of clever

clever in a sentence

  • My dad is quite clever with his hands, especially at carpentry.
  • With a clever lawyer, she could easily be acquitted.
  • This is a simple but clever trick to solve the problem.

Synonyms of clever

All synonyms of clever

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Questions about clever in Arabic

What is the meaning of clever in Arabic?
Clever in Arabic is ذَكِيّ (ḏakiyy).
ما معنى كلمة clever؟
Clever: ذَكِيّ (ḏakiyy).
What does clever mean in English?
Clever means nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

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