A2Vocabulary

genial

Brilliant, ingenious

In German

genial

ge-nee-AHL

Don't Get Confused!

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

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Das ist eine geniale Idee!

    That's a brilliant idea!

  2. 2

    Er ist ein genialer Wissenschaftler.

    He is an ingenious scientist.

FAQ

How do you say "Brilliant, ingenious" in German?

"Brilliant, ingenious" in German is "genial" (ge-nee-AHL). Example: Das ist eine geniale Idee!.

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