die Gewandtheit, -en
deftness · agility
The German word "Gewandtheit" is a noun meaning dexterity, agility, or skillfulness. It's derived from the adjective "gewandt", which means skilful, adept, or nimble (exclude prefixes as requested).
Similar words:
- Geschicklichkeit (skillfulness)
- Flinkheit (quickness, nimbleness)
- Behändigkeit (dexterity)
Difference:
While all these words relate to skill or agility, "Gewandtheit" often emphasizes grace and finesse in movement or action, whereas "Geschicklichkeit" focuses more broadly on manual or intellectual skill. "Flinkheit" highlights speed and quickness, and "Behändigkeit" is closer to physical nimbleness.
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Examples
Ohne besondere Gewandtheit wirkte ihre Präsentation etwas unsicher.noun
Without particular deftness, her presentation seemed somewhat insecure.
Trotz ihrer geringen Gewandtheit gelang ihr die Aufgabe erstaunlich gut.noun
Despite her limited agility, she managed the task surprisingly well.
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