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steif

stiff

Meaning of steif

hard to bend

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German[ʃtaɪ̯f]
stiff
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steif belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

steifstiff
dünnthin
schwerheavy
leichtlight
harthard
weichsoft
winzigtiny

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What's the difference between steif / hart / fest / starr / stocksteif

🇩🇪German
steif

Emphasizes a lack of movement; can mean that something cannot move or is deliberately kept still.

B1Often

Die Figur stand wie unbeweglich im Raum.

Фигура стояла в комнате словно неподвижная.

🇩🇪German

Means "hard" or "firm" in a direct physical sense; often describes a material or surface that is difficult to bend or press.

B1Very Often

Das Brot ist heute sehr hart.

Сегодня хлеб очень твёрдый.

🇩🇪German

Often means "firm," "solid," or "tight"; can describe something that holds its shape well, does not wobble, or resists pressure.

B1Very Often

Der Tisch steht fest auf dem Boden.

Стол стоит крепко на полу.

🇩🇪German

Means "rigid," "stiff," or "fixed"; often conveys tension and can describe a rigid posture or gaze.

B1Often

Nach der langen Fahrt war sein Nacken ganz starr.

После долгой поездки у него совсем затекла шея.

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🇩🇪German
stocksteif

An emphatic colloquial form meaning "stiff as a board" or "completely rigid"; stresses an extreme degree of stiffness or immobility.

B1Rarely

Nach dem kalten Spaziergang waren meine Hände stocksteif.

После холодной прогулки мои руки были совсем окоченевшими.

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steif translation: stiff. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce steif

[ʃtaɪ̯f]

steif translation

stiff

steif transcription

[ʃtaɪ̯f]

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steif meaning: what does it mean?

hart und wenig biegsam; lässt sich schwer verbiegen

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Is steif part of Adjectives vocabulary?

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