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stiff in Swedish

stiff in Swedish is strikt, styv, stel — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.

stiff in Swedish

strikt
adj
styv
adj
stel
adj
döing
noun
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
sjappa
verb
To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

What does "stiff" mean?

  1. adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
    "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
  2. adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
    "He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
  3. adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
    "The court handed down a stiff sentence."
  4. 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 Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "stiff" in Swedish?

"stiff" in Swedish is strikt, styv, stel. 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 Swedish, "stiff" is strikt, styv, stel.

Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "stiff": strikt, styv, stel, döing, sjappa.

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