locker
Translation
loose, relaxed, casual, easy
Examples
Die Schraube ist locker.
The screw is loose.
Er hat eine lockere Art.
He has a relaxed manner.
Das schaffe ich locker.
I can manage that easily.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) locker to be loose, relaxed The screw is loose.
locker- ((noun)) a loose/casual (noun) He has a relaxed manner.
((sth.)) locker ((to do)) to do sth. easily I can manage that easily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entspannt, lose; Antonyms: fest, steif
Etymology
From Middle High German 'locker', meaning 'loose' or 'having gaps'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'locker' that isn't properly locked, so its door is 'loose'. Also, think of curly hair ('Locken') as being free and 'locker'.