flink

/flɪŋk/

adjective B1

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

nimble, quick, agile
- Die Katze war flink wie der Blitz.
  
  The cat was as quick as lightning.

Similar words

wendig is more about maneuverability or agility in movement, like a car being nimble to steer, or a person being quick-witted; flink is more about physical quickness.

Similar in other languages

English

quick

quick is the English word for the same thing — both mean "nimble, quick."

Practice

1 What does flink mean?

2 Fill the gap: Die Katze war ___ wie der Blitz.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches flink?

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Last updated 2026-09-20