wendig
maneuverable
Able to turn, change direction, or move in another direction easily.
EXAMPLE
Das wendige Boot konnte den Felsen problemlos ausweichen.
The maneuverable boat was able to avoid the rocks with ease.
wendig
agile
wendig – wendiger – am wendigsten
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Meanings
wendig
agile
Able to move quickly and skillfully or react quickly and skillfully.
EXAMPLE
Der wendige Spieler ließ seine Gegenspieler immer wieder stehen.
The agile player repeatedly left his opponents standing.
wendig
adaptable
Skillful and adept at dealing with changing situations or interests.
EXAMPLE
Die wendige Verhandlungsführerin fand auch für schwierige Probleme eine Lösung.
The adaptable negotiator found a solution even for difficult problems.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry wendig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | wendig |
|---|---|
| comparative | wendiger |
| superlative | am wendigsten |
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 |
Add the ending to wendig.
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 wendig.
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 wendig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Wendig' (agile) belongs to the word family of 'wenden' (to turn) and contains the ending '-ig'. This structure helps associate the adjective with changes in direction and mobility.
EXAMPLE
Das kleine Fahrzeug ist sehr wendig und eignet sich deshalb besonders für enge Straßen.
The small vehicle is very maneuverable and is therefore particularly suitable for narrow streets.
Describing vehicles
For vehicles and watercraft, 'wendig' (maneuverable) describes a quality that allows them to change direction quickly. Typical collocations are 'ein wendiges Boot' (a maneuverable boat), 'ein wendiges Fahrzeug' (a maneuverable vehicle), and 'ein wendiges Motorrad' (a maneuverable motorcycle).
EXAMPLE
Das wendige Kajak umrundete die Boje in einer engen Kurve.
The maneuverable kayak rounded the buoy in a tight turn.
Quick reactions
For people or animals, 'wendig' (agile) is often used in athletic or physical situations. It frequently describes movements, changes of direction, or reactions.
EXAMPLE
Der wendige Torwart reagierte sofort auf den überraschenden Schuss.
The agile goalkeeper reacted immediately to the unexpected shot.
Adapting to situations
For people in politics, business, or negotiations, 'wendig' (adaptable) refers to skillful dealings with changing circumstances. Depending on the context, the word can sound appreciative or slightly critical.
EXAMPLE
Der wendige Unternehmer passte seine Strategie schnell an die neue Marktlage an.
The adaptable entrepreneur quickly adjusted his strategy to the new market conditions.
In real life
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