stiff in Finnish
stiff in Finnish is jäykkä, kankea, kova — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in Finnish
jäykkä
kankea
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
kova
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
jäykkä
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.
kankea
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.
vahva
Potent.
heebo
(slang, chiefly, North America) An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
hemmo
(slang, chiefly, North America) An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
heppu
(slang, chiefly, North America) An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
jannu
(slang, chiefly, North America) An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
uhri
(slang) A person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle.
raato
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
ruumis
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
tehdä oharit
To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.
What does "stiff" mean?
-
adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
-
adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
-
adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
-
verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
"The customer stiffed the waiter and left without paying."
stiff in a sentence
- The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
- My neck feels stiff after sleeping awkwardly.
- He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else.
- The court handed down a stiff sentence.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "stiff" in Finnish?
"stiff" in Finnish is jäykkä, kankea, kova. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly." In Finnish, "stiff" is jäykkä, kankea, kova.
Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 12 translations listed for "stiff": jäykkä, kankea, kova, vahva, heebo, hemmo.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.