What is the English equivalent of "Er drückt sich geläufig aus."?

The English equivalent of "Er drückt sich geläufig aus." is "He expresses himself fluently.".

When is "Er drückt sich geläufig aus." used?

This idiom is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches. Grammar: Reflexive separable verb 'sich ausdrücken'.

B1 Formal Speech

He has a ready flow of language.

„Er drückt sich geläufig aus." means "He has a ready flow of language.." Literally: "He presses himself fluently out.."

"He presses himself fluently out."

Er He

drückt presses

sich himself

geläufig fluently

aus out

"He expresses himself fluently."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Reflexive separable verb 'sich ausdrücken'

Formal

This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.

Test your knowledge of Er drückt sich geläufig aus.

„Er brach kurz ab."

He stopped short.

„Unter anderem sagte er."

Among other things he said.

„Was brummst du in den Bart?"

What are you muttering about?

„Er redet von der Leber weg."

He speaks bluntly.

„Er redet aus dem Stegreif."

He speaks off-hand.

„Er fragte von ungefähr."

He happened to ask.