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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesastuto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: as-tu-to
"Ele fez um investimento astuto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.
"She made a canny investment that paid off handsomely." - 2
Cautious or prudent; careful.
"His canny approach to negotiations ensured that he got the best deal."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'canny' originates from the Scots language, derived from the word 'can' meaning to know or to be able. It evolved in the 18th century to imply shrewdness and carefulness, particularly in financial matters or social interactions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Canny" is said worldwide
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astucieux
Transliteration: as-tyu-syö
"Elle a fait un investissement astucieux."
klug
Transliteration: kloog
"Er hat eine kluge Entscheidung getroffen."
saggio
Transliteration: sah-joh
"Ha fatto una scelta saggia."
astuto
Transliteration: as-tu-to
"Hizo una inversión astuta."
astuto
Transliteration: as-tu-to
"Ele fez um investimento astuto."
चतुर
Transliteration: chatur
"उसने एक चतुर निवेश किया।"
精明
Transliteration: jīngmíng
"她做了一个精明的投资。"
영리한
Transliteration: yeongrihan
"그녀는 영리한 투자를 했다."
賢い
Transliteration: kashikoi
"彼女は賢い投資をした。"
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