leichtfüssig
Translation
light-footed, nimble, agile
Examples
Die Tänzerin bewegt sich leichtfüssig.
The dancer moves nimbly.
Ein leichtfüssiger Hirsch sprang über den Weg.
A light-footed deer jumped across the path.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((Adverb)) bewegen: as an adverb modifying movement The dancer moves nimbly.
((Adjective)) + Noun: as an adjective before a noun A light-footed deer jumped across the path.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agil (agile), flink (swift), gewandt (deft); Antonyms: schwerfällig (clumsy), plump (clumsy)
Etymology
Compounded from 'leicht' (light) + 'Fuß' (foot) + '-ig' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'light-footed'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cat walking with 'light feet' ('leichte Füße'). That's the essence of 'leichtfüßig'.