fließend

The German word "fließend" is an adjective that means "fluent" or "flowing". It is related to the verb "fließen," which means "to flow." "Fließend" can refer to the smooth and effortless use of a language or to the continuous movement of liquid or some other matter. Compare "fließend" with "sprachgewandt" (eloquent), which places more emphasis on skillful and articulated language use, and "stromlinienförmig" (streamlined), which is often used to describe objects shaped to allow smooth, unresisted flow. While "fließend" focuses on the ease of language competence or motion, "sprachgewandt" may imply a higher level of sophistication in language, and "stromlinienförmig" commonly refers to design optimized for movement.