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flink

nimbly, swiftly

adverb flink Rare

Also means

with quick agility

Usage Note

flink describes quick, agile movement: flink die Treppe hinauflaufen, flink mit den Fingern. More lively and concrete than schnell; often used of children or animals and implies light-footed dexterity.

Examples

"Die Katze sprang flink auf das Fensterbrett."

Natural Translation

The cat leapt nimbly onto the windowsill.

Literal Translation

The cat jumped nimbly onto the window-board.

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