behende

agile, nimble, quick

English translations

  1. 01

    skillful

  2. 02

    nimble

  3. 03

    adroit

  4. 04

    dexterous

Word details

German meaning
Geschickt und flink in Bewegungen.
English meaning
Agile
Synonym
flink, gewandt
German example
Der behende Turner zeigte eine beeindruckende Leistung.
English example
The agile gymnast showed an impressive performance.
Comparative
behenderSuperlative: am behendesten

Example sentences with “behende”

  1. Mit behenden Schritten stieg sie die Treppe hinauf. (She climbed the stairs with nimble steps.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'behende' synonymous with 'schnell'?

While similar, 'behende' emphasizes physical agility and lightness, whereas 'schnell' simply means fast.