griffig
grippy
Designed so that it can be gripped or held securely and does not easily slip.
EXAMPLE
Die griffige Oberfläche des Lenkrads sorgt für sicheren Halt.
The grippy surface of the steering wheel provides a secure hold.
griffig
grippy / catchy
griffig – griffiger – am griffigsten
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Meanings
griffig
catchy
Worded concisely, vividly, and clearly so that something is easy to remember.
EXAMPLE
Die Journalistin fand eine griffige Formulierung für das komplizierte Thema.
The journalist found a catchy way to phrase the complicated topic.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry griffig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | griffig |
|---|---|
| comparative | griffiger |
| superlative | am griffigsten |
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
'Griffig' belongs to the word family of 'greifen' (to grasp) and contains the ending '-ig'. Its structure helps explain the meaning as 'suitable for grasping'; this also gave rise to its figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die griffige Struktur des Stoffes erleichtert das Arbeiten.
The grippy texture of the fabric makes the work easier.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of providing a secure hold, 'griffig' is often used with surfaces, handles, tires, or materials. Typical collocations include 'griffige Oberfläche' (grippy surface) and 'griffige Reifen' (grippy tires).
EXAMPLE
Die griffigen Reifen geben dem Fahrrad auch auf nasser Straße guten Halt.
The grippy tires give the bicycle a good grip even on wet roads.
Typical collocations
When describing language, 'griffig' often refers to wording, an explanation, a thesis, or a title. It means that the statement can be understood quickly and remembered easily.
EXAMPLE
Der Vortrag braucht noch einen griffigen Titel.
The presentation still needs a catchy title.
In real life
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