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“flexible” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/flɛkˈsiːbl̩/

Example

Der Zeitplan ist flexibel.

The schedule is flexible.

Illustration for flexibel (flexible)

How to say “flexible” in German

“Flexible” in German is flexibel.

A person or plan changes shape when circumstances shift.

Full entry for flexibel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with flexibel

Auch in stressigen Situationen sollten wir flexibel bleiben.

Even in stressful situations, we should remain flexible.

Tips for using flexibel

  • In Der Zeitplan ist flexibel, flexibel is predicative and has no adjective ending; attributive use requires an ending, as in ein flexibler Zeitplan.

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