agil
Translation
agile, nimble, spry
Examples
Ein agiles Tier kann schnell die Richtung ändern.
An agile animal can change direction quickly.
Wir brauchen eine agile Methode für das Projekt.
We need an agile method for the project.
Er hat einen sehr agilen Geist.
He has a very agile mind.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) agile An agile athlete wins the race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beweglich, wendig, flink; Antonyms: träge, langsam
Etymology
From Latin "agilis" (easy to move), related to "agere" (to do, to act). Cognate with English "agile".
Memory Tips
It's just like the English word "agile". Think of an agile athlete or an agile mind.