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aussteifen — meaning in English

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English meaning

reinforce verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
stiffen verb To make something rigid or less flexible.

Senses

aussteifen is used for these senses in English:

reinforce (transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
stiffen (transitive) To make stiff.

reinforce — full definition

verb To make something stronger by adding extra support or material.
verb To strengthen a belief, behavior, or idea through repetition.

stiffen — full definition

verb To make something rigid or less flexible.
verb To become rigid, tense, or less flexible.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

verstärken versteifen festigen bekräftigen aufdoppeln ertüchtigen