Flüchtig
Example: Seine flüchtigen Gedanken waren schwer zu fassen und zu verstehen.
Definition
"Flüchtig" describes something fleeting, transient, or brief in duration. It often refers to thoughts, feelings, or moments that pass quickly and are difficult to grasp or hold onto, as in the phrase 'Seine flüchtigen Gedanken waren schwer zu fassen und zu verstehen.'
Etymology
The word "flüchtig" originates from the German verb 'flüchten,' meaning to flee or escape. It evolved to describe anything that flees quickly or is transient. Did you know? The sense of something 'fleeting' or 'passing swiftly' comes directly from this idea of fleeing or running away.
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"Flüchtig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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