rüstig
sprightly; active; vigorous (usually for older people).
English translations
- 01
vigorous
- 02
sprightly
- 03
robust
Word details
- German meaning
- Rüstig bedeutet, dass jemand im Alter noch fit und aktiv ist.
- English meaning
- Rüstig means that someone is still fit and active in old age.
- Synonym
- fit, vital
- German example
- Meine Oma ist 80 Jahre alt und immer noch sehr rüstig.
- English example
- My grandma is 80 years old and still very rüstig.
- Comparative
- rüstigerSuperlative: am rüstigsten
Related words
- flachbrüstig
flat-chested
- schmalbrüstig
Having a narrow chest; figuratively: weak, powerless, unconvincing.
- Gimpel
Bullfinch
Example sentences with “rüstig”
Trotz ihres Alters ist sie noch sehr rüstig. (Despite her age, she is still very active.)
Frequently asked questions
Can you call a young person 'rüstig'?
No, it is specifically used to describe elderly people who are still physically fit and active.