findig
resourceful
Clever and inventive, especially when finding solutions or overcoming difficulties.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist so findig, dass sie für jedes Problem eine Lösung findet.
She is so resourceful that she finds a solution to every problem.
findig
resourceful
findig – findiger – am findigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry findig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | findig |
|---|---|
| comparative | findiger |
| superlative | am findigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Findig' is related to the verb 'finden' (to find) and contains the ending '-ig', which forms an adjective here. This connection can help you associate the word with finding practical solutions.
EXAMPLE
Seine findige Idee rettete das Team aus einer schwierigen Situation.
His resourceful idea saved the team from a difficult situation.
Typical collocations
'Findig' is often used for people who solve practical problems and for the results of their ideas. Typical collocations are 'ein findiger Kopf' (a resourceful person), 'eine findige Lösung' (a clever solution), and 'eine findige Idee' (an ingenious idea).
EXAMPLE
Die findige Ingenieurin entwickelte eine einfache Lösung für das technische Problem.
The resourceful engineer developed a simple solution to the technical problem.
Usage context
The word is often used in situations where someone finds a way out with limited resources or under difficult conditions. It can sound appreciative, but sometimes slightly skeptical when someone discovers an unusual solution.
EXAMPLE
Der findige Bastler reparierte das alte Radio mit Teilen aus verschiedenen Geräten.
The resourceful tinkerer repaired the old radio using parts from various devices.
In real life
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