randständig

marginal; peripheral

English translations

  1. 01

    randomly available

  2. 02

    on a temporary basis

Word details

German meaning
Am Rand gelegen; von geringerer Bedeutung oder Einfluss.
English meaning
Marginal, peripheral
Synonym
marginal, unwichtig
German example
Die randständige Figur spielte keine große Rolle in der Geschichte.
English example
The marginal figure didn't play a big role in the story.

Example sentences with “randständig”

  1. Das ist nur ein randständiges Problem. (That is only a marginal problem.)

Frequently asked questions

When to use 'randständig'?

It describes something that is on the edge or not central to a core issue.