dexterous in German
dexterous in German is tüchtig, geschickt, behänd — dexterous means adept at using one's hands.
dexterous in German
tüchtig
geschickt
Skillful with one's hands.
behänd
Skillful with one's hands.
fingerfertig
Skillful with one's hands.
agil
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
flexibel
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
flink
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
gewandt
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
What does "dexterous" mean?
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adj Adept at using one's hands.
"She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch."
- adj Good at a particular activity or task.
- adj Nimble and supple; capable of moving smoothly and gracefully.
- adj Clever and quick in an argument or discussion.
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dexterous in a sentence
- She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
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What is "dexterous" in German?
"dexterous" in German is tüchtig, geschickt, behänd. dexterous means: Adept at using one's hands.
Are there other ways to say "dexterous" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "dexterous": tüchtig, geschickt, behänd, fingerfertig, agil, flexibel.
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