stiff in German
stiff in German is steif, starr, Steifer — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in German
steif
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
starr
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
steif
Steifer
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
Zechpreller
(US, slang) A person who leaves (especially a restaurant) without paying the bill.
prellen
To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.
abspeisen
To tip ungenerously.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The home team faced stiff competition in the final round of the tournament."
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verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
"Some of the diners stiffed the driver and walked off without leaving a tip."
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stiff in a sentence
- The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet.
- The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
- The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift.
- She felt stiff and uneasy at the formal dinner, unsure which fork to use.
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What is "stiff" in German?
"stiff" in German is steif, starr, Steifer. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet." In German, "stiff" is steif, starr, Steifer.
Are there other ways to say "stiff" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "stiff": steif, starr, Steifer, Zechpreller, prellen, abspeisen.
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