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malleable in German

malleable in German is schmiedbar, verformbar, formbar — malleable means capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.

malleable in German

schmiedbar
adj
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
verformbar
adj
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
formbar
adj
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
biegbar
adj
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
biegsam
adj
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
dehnbar
adj
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
beeinflussbar
adj
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.
dehnbar
adj
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.
flexibel
adj
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.
formbar
adj
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.
veränderlich
adj
(metaphorical) Flexible, liable to change.

What does "malleable" mean?

  1. adjective Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.
    "Gold is one of the most malleable metals known."
  2. adjective Easily influenced or shaped, especially in character or opinion.
    "Young children have malleable minds that absorb new ideas quickly."
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malleable in a sentence

  • Gold is one of the most malleable metals known.
  • The blacksmith heated the iron until it became malleable.
  • Young children have malleable minds that absorb new ideas quickly.
  • A malleable negotiating position let both sides find common ground.

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What is "malleable" in German?

"malleable" in German is schmiedbar, verformbar, formbar. malleable means: Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.

How do you use "malleable" in a sentence?

Example: "Gold is one of the most malleable metals known." In German, "malleable" is schmiedbar, verformbar, formbar.

Are there other ways to say "malleable" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "malleable": schmiedbar, verformbar, formbar, biegbar, biegsam, dehnbar.

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