Flexibel
Example: In der heutigen Arbeitswelt ist ein flexibles Denken sehr wichtig.
Definition
"Flexibel" describes the quality of being adaptable and able to adjust easily to different conditions or changes. It often refers to thinking or behavior that is open-minded, versatile, and capable of responding to new challenges without difficulty.
Etymology
The word "flexibel" comes from the Latin word 'flexibilis,' meaning 'pliable' or 'capable of being bent.' It entered German through French influence and has retained its sense of adaptability and suppleness. Did you know? The root 'flex-' relates to bending, which perfectly illustrates the idea of being flexible.
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"Flexibel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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