Intelihente (en. Intelligent)

/in-te-li-hen-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Has the ability to understand, think, and make good decisions.
She is an intelligent student who always tops the class.
Siya ay isang intelihenteng estudyante na laging nangunguna sa klase.
Demonstrates a high level of thought and understanding.
His ideas are always intelligent and useful.
Ang kanyang mga ideya ay palaging intelihente at kapaki-pakinabang.
Related to the mental ability to build knowledge.
Intelligent people often provide good solutions to problems.
Ang intelihenteng mga tao ay kadalasang nagbibigay ng magandang solusyon sa mga problema.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'intelligent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very intelligent
very high level of intelligence and understanding
napaka-intelihente

Related Words

intelligence
The ability of the mind to understand and think clearly.
talino
knowledge
Information or facts learned by a person.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

smartie
You’re so cool, I didn’t know you were a smartie!
Ang taray mo, smartie ka pala! Hindi ko akalain.
brainiac
I always work with that brainiac on the project.
Kasama ko lagi 'yung brainiac na 'yon sa project.
sophisticated
Wow, your answers are so sophisticated!
Grabe, ang sophisticated ng mga sagot mo!
smart
Of course, he's smart, that’s why he’s always ahead!
Siyempre, matalino siya, kaya lagi siyang angat!