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wendig (adj/adv)
   agile, flexible, nimble; versatile; maneuverable; adroit, astute

Versorgungsschiffe für Ölbohrinseln haben riesige Ausmaße, müssen aber trotzdem sehr wendig und schnell sein.
Supply ships for offshore drilling rigs have huge dimensions, but still must be very fast and agile.
Er war ein wendiger Politiker, der in jeder Situation einen Ausweg fand.
He was an astute politician who found a way out of every situation.
Klein und wendig wie er ist, haben Sie mit Sicherheit kein Parkplatzproblem.
As small and nimble as it is, you will certainly have no problems with parking space.

Related:
die Wendigkeit agility, flexibility, nimbleness; versatility; maneuverability
beweglich agile, flexible; mobile
flink agile, nimble, quick
flott lively, snappy; stylish
geschickt skillful, agile, dexterous; clever, adroit
handfertig (manually) dexterous

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