Savvy
adjective
Commonality Score: 2 (common)
Translations
Arabic: ذكي / ملم
Chinese (Mandarin): 精明的 / 聪慧的
French: Malin / Dégourdi
German: Gewieft / Klug
Hindi: चतुर / समझदार
Japanese: 抜け目のない / 賢明な
Korean: 영리한 / 이해가 빠른
Polish: Sprytny / Bystry
Portuguese: Esperto / Perspicaz
Russian: Проницательный / Смышлёный
Spanish: Astuto / Sabio
Thai: ฉลาด / รู้เท่าทัน
Turkish: Açıkgöz / Bilgili
Vietnamese: Thông minh / Khôn ngoan
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Definition/s
- Having sharp insight, practical knowledge, or good judgment in a specific area.
- Well-informed, experienced, or skilled in understanding something.
Examples
- The savvy businesswoman negotiated a favorable deal for her company.
- He’s quite savvy about technology and always knows the latest trends.
- The politician showed a savvy understanding of the public’s concerns.
Savvily
adverb
Commonality Score: 4 (very rare)
Translations
Arabic: بذكاء / بدهاء
Chinese (Mandarin): 精明地 / 聪明地
French: Malicieusement / Habilement
German: Gewieft / Klug
Hindi: चतुराई से / समझदारी से
Japanese: 抜け目なく / 賢明に
Korean: 영리하게 / 능숙하게
Polish: Sprytnie / Umiejętnie
Portuguese: De maneira esperta / Com perspicácia
Russian: Проницательно / Смышлёно
Spanish: Astutamente / Hábilmente
Thai: อย่างฉลาด / อย่างรู้เท่าทัน
Turkish: Açıkgöz bir şekilde / Bilgili bir şekilde
Vietnamese: Một cách thông minh / Khéo léo
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Definition/s
- In a way that shows practical knowledge, sharp insight, or good judgment.
- With skill or cleverness in managing situations.
Examples
- He navigated the complicated political landscape savvily, gaining support from multiple factions.
- The influencer savvily leveraged her platform to promote meaningful causes.
- The team savvily adapted their strategy to outperform the competition.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
1. Open Questions
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
2. Stories
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
3. Opinions
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
1. Open Questions
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
2. Stories
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
3. Opinions
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
The Skinny
You’ve been asked to brief a senior executive (the “boss”) on a key issue from a recent business news event. This person is busy and relies on you to give them insight, not headlines.
You have 60–90 seconds to deliver a concise, high-value update tailored to their concerns and communication preferences.
1. Read the boss profile carefully.
- Who are they?
- What do they care about?
- What do they not want to hear?
2. Stick to their focus.
- What part of the story matters most to them?
- Don’t explain everything—prioritise.
3. Use business English.
- Be clear, precise, and professional.
- Avoid informal or emotional language.
Two Papal Styles: Clerical vs. Pastoral
Not all popes lead the same way. Some focus more on rules and tradition, while others focus on care and connection. These two styles are often called clerical and pastoral.
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
🟣 Clerical Style
- Focuses on rules, tradition, and Church authority
- Speaks with clear, firm direction
- Keeps strong boundaries between Church leaders and members.
Example: A clerical pope might defend strict Church teachings on family or sacraments.
🟢 Pastoral Style
- Focuses on compassion, listening, and inclusion
- Tries to meet people where they are.
- Emphasises mercy over judgment.
Example: A pastoral pope might welcome divorced people or support migrants and the poor.
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