Polyglot Dictionary

elastisch

/eˈlastɪʃ/

adjective B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. elastic, stretchy

    • Das Gummiband ist sehr elastisch.

      The rubber band is very elastic.

Similar words

biegsam

Biegsam is flexible/pliable, bending easily without breaking; elastisch specifically springs back to its original shape, like rubber.

Similar in other languages

French

souple

elastisch is about springing back after stretching, while souple is the broader French word for anything supple or bendable.

Practice

1 What does elastisch mean?

2 Fill the gap: Das Gummiband ist sehr ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches elastisch?

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