flüssig
liquid
In the physical state of a liquid; not solid or gaseous.
EXAMPLE
Bei 0 Grad wird Wasser fest, darüber ist es flüssig.
At 0 degrees, water becomes solid; above that, it is liquid.
flüssig
liquid / fluent
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Meanings
flüssig
liquid
In a financial sense, having enough cash or easily available funds to meet payment obligations; solvent.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Verkauf des Hauses war er endlich wieder flüssig.
After selling the house, he was finally liquid again.
flüssig
fluent
In relation to language, reading, or writing: smooth, without hesitation or interruptions; fluent.
EXAMPLE
Sie spricht bereits nach einem Jahr flüssig Deutsch.
After just one year, she already speaks fluent German.
flüssig
fluid
Describing a movement or process that proceeds smoothly and without abrupt changes.
EXAMPLE
Der Tänzer beeindruckte mit seinen flüssigen Bewegungen.
The dancer impressed everyone with his fluid movements.
Usage tips
Word family
'Flüssig' (liquid/fluent) belongs to the word family of 'fließen' (to flow) and 'der Fluss' (the river). The basic idea of flowing also helps you understand the figurative meanings, such as with money or language.
EXAMPLE
Das Wasser fließt den Berg hinab.
The water flows down the mountain.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'flüssig' (liquid/fluent) from the noun it describes. If it refers to money, it means solvent or having cash available. If it refers to language, it means fluent. If it refers to a movement, it means smooth or fluid.
EXAMPLE
Seine Bewegungen beim Tanzen sind sehr flüssig.
His movements while dancing are very fluid.
Typical collocations
In connection with language, 'flüssig' (fluent) is almost always combined with verbs like 'sprechen' (to speak), 'lesen' (to read), or 'schreiben' (to write).
EXAMPLE
Er hat ein Jahr in Deutschland gelebt und kann jetzt flüssig sprechen.
He lived in Germany for a year and can now speak fluently.
Sentence structure and usage
In the financial meaning, 'flüssig' (liquid/solvent) is usually used predicatively with the verb 'sein' (to be). You say 'jemand ist flüssig' (someone is liquid/has cash available) or 'jemand ist nicht flüssig' (someone is not liquid/does not have cash available).
EXAMPLE
Ich kann dir das Geld erst nächste Woche geben, im Moment bin ich nicht flüssig.
I can only give you the money next week; at the moment I'm not liquid.
Compare with
flüssig vs fließend
fluent / flowing
Both flüssig and fließend can express that someone speaks without hesitation. Flüssig focuses more on how smoothly speaking goes in a particular situation. Fließend usually refers to the general ability to speak a language effortlessly and correctly.
flüssig
Nach kurzer Vorbereitung hielt Maria ihren Vortrag auf Deutsch flüssig.
After a short preparation, Maria gave her presentation in German smoothly.
fließend
Nach vielen Jahren in Berlin spricht Maria fließend Deutsch.
After many years in Berlin, Maria speaks German fluently.
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