leichtfüßig
light-footed
Moving easily, quickly, and skillfully, especially when walking, running, or dancing.
EXAMPLE
Die leichtfüßige Tänzerin sprang mühelos über die Bühne.
The light-footed dancer leaped effortlessly across the stage.
leichtfüßig
light-footed
leichtfüßig – leichtfüßiger – am leichtfüßigsten
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Meanings
leichtfüßig
light-footed
Seeming relaxed, carefree, and free of heaviness, for example in a text, style, or portrayal.
EXAMPLE
Der Roman erzählt leichtfüßig von den Problemen des modernen Lebens.
The novel deals with the problems of modern life in a light-footed way.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry leichtfüßig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | leichtfüßig |
|---|---|
| comparative | leichtfüßiger |
| superlative | am leichtfüßigsten |
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 |
Add the ending to leichtfüßig.
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 |
Add the ending to leichtfüßig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Leichtfüßig' (light-footed) combines 'leicht' (light) with 'Fuß' (foot) and the ending '-ig' (-y). The image of light feet helps you understand both the literal and figurative meanings.
EXAMPLE
Der leichtfüßige Läufer überholte die anderen kurz vor dem Ziel.
The light-footed runner overtook the others shortly before the finish line.
Typical collocations
For the physical meaning, 'leichtfüßig' (light-footed) often describes movements, steps, dances, or people who are moving.
EXAMPLE
Mit leichtfüßigen Schritten lief das Kind über den nassen Sand.
The child walked across the wet sand with light-footed steps.
Figurative meaning
When describing texts, styles, and portrayals, 'leichtfüßig' (light-footed) often refers to a relaxed, flowing effect. Signal words such as 'Roman' (novel), 'Erzählung' (narrative), 'Stil' (style), or 'Darstellung' (portrayal) usually indicate this figurative meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die leichtfüßige Erzählung behandelt ein schwieriges gesellschaftliches Thema.
The light-footed narrative deals with a difficult social issue.
In real life
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