Definition
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise in a practical way. Often describes someone who makes sound decisions based on experience and insight.
Etymology
From Latin 'sagax' meaning 'of quick perception,' from the same root as 'sagire' (to perceive keenly). Related to the idea of a hunting dog that can track scents well, suggesting sharp senses and intelligence.
Kelly Says
Think of a 'sage' (wise person) who is 'sagacious' — both words share the idea of wisdom. A sagacious person is like a wise old sage who gives great advice based on keen judgment.
Translations
BNবাংলা
বুদ্ধিমান
bud-dhi-maan
ELΕλληνικά
οξυδερκής
ok-si-der-KEES
EUEuskara
jakintsua
ya-kin-TSU-a
HIहिन्दी
बुद्धिमान
bud-dhi-MAAN
IDBahasa Indonesia
bijaksana
bi-jak-SA-na
ITItaliano
sagace
sa-GA-che
KO한국어
현명한
hyeon-myeong-han
LTLietuvių
išmintingas
ish-min-TIN-gas
MNМонгол
ухаантай
u-khaan-tai
MSBahasa Melayu
bijaksana
bi-jak-SA-na
MYမြန်မာ
ပညာရှင်
pa-nya-shin
PTPortuguês
sagaz
sa-GAZH
RORomână
sagace
sa-GA-che
SKSlovenčina
múdry
MOO-dry
SLSlovenščina
moder
MO-der
SWKiswahili
mwenye busara
mwe-NYE bu-SA-ra
TAதமிழ்
அறிவுள்ள
a-ri-vul-la
TEతెలుగు
బుద్ధిమంతుడు
bud-dhi-man-tu-du
UKУкраїнська
мудрий
MUD-ry
URاردو
دانشمند
daan-ish-mand
VITiếng Việt
sáng suốt
sang suot