stiffen in German
stiffen in German is aufdoppeln, aussteifen, ertüchtigen — stiffen means to make something rigid or less flexible.
stiffen in German
aufdoppeln
(transitive) To make stiff.
aussteifen
(transitive) To make stiff.
ertüchtigen
(transitive) To make stiff.
versteifen
(transitive) To make stiff.
verstärken
(transitive) To make stiff.
versteifen
(intransitive) To become stiff.
What does "stiffen" mean?
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verb To make something rigid or less flexible.
"Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape."
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verb To become rigid, tense, or less flexible.
"Her shoulders stiffened as soon as she heard his name."
stiffen in a sentence
- Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape.
- Cold weather stiffens the leather of old boots.
- Her shoulders stiffened as soon as she heard his name.
- The rope stiffens once it freezes overnight.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "stiffen" in German?
"stiffen" in German is aufdoppeln, aussteifen, ertüchtigen. stiffen means: To make something rigid or less flexible.
How do you use "stiffen" in a sentence?
Example: "Starch stiffens the collar so it holds its shape." In German, "stiffen" is aufdoppeln, aussteifen, ertüchtigen.
Are there other ways to say "stiffen" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "stiffen": aufdoppeln, aussteifen, ertüchtigen, versteifen, verstärken.
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