Adjektiv

flexible

flexible, adaptable, versatile

Er hat flexible Arbeitszeiten.

He has flexible working hours.

Man muss im Leben flexibel sein.

One must be flexible in life.

Das Material ist sehr flexibel.

The material is very flexible.

flexible + Noun Ein flexibler Plan ist besser.

to be flexible Man muss im Leben flexibel sein.

Synonyms: anpassungsfähig, biegsam; Antonyms: starr, unflexibel

From Latin 'flexibilis' (bendable), related to 'flectere' (to bend).

It's a direct cognate of the English word 'flexible'. Picture a flexible ruler that can bend without breaking.

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