fahrig

scatterbrained; absent-minded; erratic

Word details

German meaning
Unruhig, nervös und unkonzentriert.
English meaning
Restless
Synonym
nervös, unruhig
German example
Das Kind war vor Aufregung ganz fahrig.
English example
The child was very restless with excitement.
Comparative
fahrigerSuperlative: am fahrigsten

Example sentences with “fahrig”

  1. Er wirkte heute sehr fahrig. (He seemed very scatterbrained today.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the word 'fahrig'?

'Fahrig' comes from the verb 'fahren' (to drive/move), metaphorically describing someone who moves restlessly or lacks focus.