beliebig
Translation
any, arbitrary, random, as desired
Examples
Wählen Sie eine beliebige Zahl.
Choose any number.
Die Reihenfolge ist beliebig.
The order is arbitrary.
Man kann die Zutaten beliebig variieren.
One can vary the ingredients as desired.
Grammar Patterns
beliebig + ((noun)) any (noun) Choose any card.
((sth.)) is beliebig (sth.) is arbitrary The order is arbitrary.
beliebig ((verb)) (verb) as desired You can mix the colours as desired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irgendein (any), willkürlich (arbitrary); Antonyms: bestimmt (specific), spezifisch (specific)
Etymology
From the verb 'belieben' (to like, to please). The original meaning is 'as you please', which evolved into 'any' or 'arbitrary'.
Memory Tips
Don't confuse it with 'beliebt' (popular). 'Beliebig' means you can choose it 'as you please', so it can be 'any' item.