volatil
Translation
volatile, unstable, erratic
Examples
Der Markt ist sehr volatil.
The market is very volatile.
Die chemische Substanz ist volatil.
The chemical substance is volatile.
Grammar Patterns
to be + volatil to be volatile The market is very volatile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbeständig, schwankend, flüchtig; Antonyms: stabil, beständig
Etymology
From Latin 'volatilis' (flying, fleeting). Cognate with the English word 'volatile'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'volatile'. Think of volatile markets or volatile chemicals that evaporate easily.