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stiffness in German

stiffness in German is Steifigkeit, Erstarrung, Starre — stiffness means the quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.

stiffness in German

Steifigkeit
noun
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
Erstarrung
noun
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
Starre
noun
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
Steife
noun
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
Steifheit
noun
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.

What does "stiffness" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.
    "Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design."
  2. noun Soreness or tightness in the muscles, often after unusual exercise.
    "He woke up with stiffness in his legs after the long hike."
  3. noun A lack of ease or naturalness in manner or style.
    "There was a certain stiffness to his speech that made the audience uneasy."
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stiffness in a sentence

  • Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design.
  • The stiffness of the new mattress took a while to get used to.
  • He woke up with stiffness in his legs after the long hike.
  • A hot bath can help ease muscle stiffness.

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What is "stiffness" in German?

"stiffness" in German is Steifigkeit, Erstarrung, Starre. stiffness means: The quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.

How do you use "stiffness" in a sentence?

Example: "Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design." In German, "stiffness" is Steifigkeit, Erstarrung, Starre.

Are there other ways to say "stiffness" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "stiffness": Steifigkeit, Erstarrung, Starre, Steife, Steifheit.

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