adjective

flexibel

flexible

Es beschreibt die Fähigkeit, sich leicht an verschiedene Situationen oder Veränderungen anzupassen.

The German word "flexibel" is an adjective meaning "flexible" or "adaptable". It stems from the Latin flexibilis, derived from flexus, meaning "bent" or "curved".

Similar German words:

  • anpassungsfähig (adaptable)
  • biegsam (bendable)
  • beweglich (movable)

Difference:

  • Flexibel emphasizes the ability to adapt easily to changing circumstances or physical flexibility.
  • Anpassungsfähig focuses more on adaptability in behavior or conditions.
  • Biegsam refers typically to physical bendability rather than figurative adaptability.
  • Beweglich denotes general mobility or the ability to move freely.

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Examples

Seine Planung muss flexibel bleiben, um auf Veränderungen reagieren zu können.adjective

His planning must remain flexible in order to be able to react to changes.

Unsere Öffnungszeiten sind flexibel.adjective

Our opening hours are flexible.

Du bist sehr flexibel im Umgang mit Veränderungen.adjective

You are very flexible in dealing with changes.

Wir benötigen für dieses Projekt eine flexiblere Lösung.adjective

We need a more flexible solution for this project.

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