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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBusiness-savvy
/ˈbɪz.nɪsˌsæv.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having practical knowledge, shrewdness, and a good understanding of commercial matters and how to run a successful enterprise.
"The business-savvy entrepreneur quickly identified a profitable gap in the competitive software market." - 2
Demonstrating acute financial judgment and strategic acumen in professional decision-making.
"Her business-savvy approach to negotiations saved the company millions during the merger."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound formed from 'business', originating from Middle English 'busynesse' meaning anxiety or occupation, and 'savvy', derived from the French 'savezvous' via Caribbean Patois meaning 'you know'. Together, the phrase evolved in late 20th-century corporate and commercial lexicons to denote practical understanding and shrewdness in commercial affairs.
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avisé en affaires
Transliteration: a-vi-ze an a-fɛʁ
"Un gestionnaire avisé en affaires sait anticiper les tendances du marché."
geschäftstüchtig
Transliteration: ɡəˈʃɛft͡sˌtʏçtɪç
"Die geschäftstüchtige Direktorin hat den Vertrag erfolgreich ausgehandelt."
competente in affari
Transliteration: kompeˈtɛnte in aˈfːari
"Un imprenditore competente in affari sa cogliere ogni opportunità."
sagaz en los negocios
Transliteration: saˈɣas en los neˈɣosjos
"Su actitud sagaz en los negocios le permitió expandir la empresa rápidamente."
compreensivo em negócios
Transliteration: kõpɾeeˈsivu ẽ neˈɡɔsjus
"O investidor com visão comercial fechou um excelente acordo."
व्यापार-समझदार
Transliteration: vyapaar-samajhdar
"एक व्यापार-समझदार व्यक्ति हमेशा सही समय पर निवेश करता है।"
精明强干的商业头脑
Transliteration: jīngmíng qiánggàn de shāngyè tóunǎo
"这位具有商业头脑的经理成功扭亏为盈。"
비즈니스 안목이 있는
Transliteration: bijeuniseu anmogi inneun
"그 비즈니스 안목이 있는 CEO는 위기를 기회로 바꿨습니다."
ビジネスセンスがある
Transliteration: bijinesu sensu ga aru
"彼女はビジネスセンスがあるので、新規事業を成功させた。"
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