kurvig
winding
Having many curves or bends and therefore not running straight.
EXAMPLE
Die kurvige Straße führt durch die Berge.
The winding road leads through the mountains.
kurvig
curvy
kurvig – kurviger – am kurvigsten
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Meanings
kurvig
curvy
Having a bodily shape with clearly pronounced curves, especially at the hips and bust.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat eine kurvige Figur.
She has a curvy figure.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry kurvig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | kurvig |
|---|---|
| comparative | kurviger |
| superlative | am kurvigsten |
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 family
'Kurvig' (curvy) belongs to the word family of 'Kurve' (curve). The suffix '-ig' forms an adjective here with the meaning that something is characterized by curves or rounded shapes.
EXAMPLE
Der kurvige Wanderweg führt an einem See vorbei.
The winding hiking trail passes by a lake.
Context clue
For paths, roads, or routes, 'kurvig' (winding/curvy) refers to the course; for people or bodies, it describes the shape. The noun in the sentence usually quickly shows which meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Die kurvige Strecke verlangt viel Konzentration.
The winding route requires a lot of concentration.
Das Kleid betont ihre kurvige Figur.
The dress accentuates her curvy figure.
Typical collocations
In this meaning, 'kurvig' (winding/curvy) frequently appears with words for roads and routes, such as 'Straße' (road), 'Strecke' (route), or 'Passstraße' (mountain pass road).
EXAMPLE
Die kurvige Passstraße ist im Winter oft gesperrt.
The winding mountain pass road is often closed in winter.
Describing the body
When describing bodies and figures, 'kurvig' (curvy) is often used with 'Figur' (figure), 'Körper' (body), or 'Silhouette' (silhouette). Depending on the context, the usage can be factual or positively evaluative.
EXAMPLE
Die Modezeitschrift zeigt verschiedene kurvige Körper.
The fashion magazine features various curvy bodies.
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