stiff in Swedish
stiff in Swedish is strikt, styv, stel — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in Swedish
strikt
styv
stel
döing
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
sjappa
To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
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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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