Vocabulary
flexibel
/flɛˈksiːbl̩/· adjective
flexible
In ads both ways: the firm offers flexible Arbeitszeiten, and you should be zeitlich flexibel.
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Forms
- Komparativ
- flexibler
- Superlativ
- am flexibelsten
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
flexibel
flexible, adaptable (a person)
Ich bin zeitlich flexibel.
I'm flexible about times.
Word family
flexibeldie Flexibilitätflexibilityunflexibelinflexible
Common combinations
- zeitlich flexibelflexible about times
- flexible Arbeitszeitenflexible working hours
- flexibel reagierento respond flexibly
Similar & opposite
↔ Opposites
unflexibelstarr
Common learner mistakes
- flexibele Arbeitszeitenflexible ArbeitszeitenAdjectives in -el drop the e when they take an ending: flexibel → flexible, dunkel → dunkle.
Real examples
- Ich bin flexibel und kann auch am Wochenende arbeiten.I'm flexible and can work at weekends too.
- Die Firma bietet flexible Arbeitszeiten.The company offers flexible hours.
- Mit dem Fahrrad bist du in der Stadt flexibler.With a bike you're more flexible in town.
