A2Vocabulary

genial

In German

genial

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🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Genial
In English means: "Friendly and cheerful"
Actually means
genial
Brilliant, ingenious
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Memory Tip
A German 'genial' person is a 'genius', not just 'friendly'. Don't confuse intellect with personality!

Example Sentences

1

Das ist eine geniale Idee!

That's a brilliant idea!

2

Er ist ein genialer Wissenschaftler.

He is an ingenious scientist.

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