Steif - translation, pronunciation and examples
stiff
hard to bend
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steifer Nacken
steifer Rücken
steifes Brett
steifes Papier
steifer Stoff
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Emphasizes a lack of movement; can mean that something cannot move or is deliberately kept still.
Means "hard" or "firm" in a direct physical sense; often describes a material or surface that is difficult to bend or press.
Often means "firm," "solid," or "tight"; can describe something that holds its shape well, does not wobble, or resists pressure.
Means "rigid," "stiff," or "fixed"; often conveys tension and can describe a rigid posture or gaze.
An emphatic colloquial form meaning "stiff as a board" or "completely rigid"; stresses an extreme degree of stiffness or immobility.
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Emphasizes a lack of movement; can mean that something cannot move or is deliberately kept still.
Die Figur stand wie unbeweglich im Raum.
Фигура стояла в комнате словно неподвижная.
Means "hard" or "firm" in a direct physical sense; often describes a material or surface that is difficult to bend or press.
Das Brot ist heute sehr hart.
Сегодня хлеб очень твёрдый.
Often means "firm," "solid," or "tight"; can describe something that holds its shape well, does not wobble, or resists pressure.
Der Tisch steht fest auf dem Boden.
Стол стоит крепко на полу.
Means "rigid," "stiff," or "fixed"; often conveys tension and can describe a rigid posture or gaze.
Nach der langen Fahrt war sein Nacken ganz starr.
После долгой поездки у него совсем затекла шея.
An emphatic colloquial form meaning "stiff as a board" or "completely rigid"; stresses an extreme degree of stiffness or immobility.
Nach dem kalten Spaziergang waren meine Hände stocksteif.
После холодной прогулки мои руки были совсем окоченевшими.
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How to pronounce steif and what this word means
steif translation: stiff. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce steif
[ʃtaɪ̯f]
steif translation
stiff
steif examples
Das Brett ist steif.
steif transcription
[ʃtaɪ̯f]
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steif meaning: what does it mean?
hart und wenig biegsam; lässt sich schwer verbiegen
steif pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
steif is pronounced as [ʃtaɪ̯f]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
steif definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Brett ist steif. Translation: Доска жёсткая.
Is steif part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, steif (stiff) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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