kantig
angular; edgy; sharp-featured
English translations
- 01
angular
- 02
edgy
- 03
rough-hewn
Word details
- German meaning
- Ecken und Kanten habend; nicht rund oder glatt.
- English meaning
- Angular, edgy, sharp-edged
- Synonym
- eckig, scharfkantig
- German example
- Der Tisch hat eine kantige Form.
- English example
- The table has an angular shape.
- Comparative
- kantigerSuperlative: am kantigsten
Related words
- achtkantig
Octagonal
- zackig
Quickly, briskly
- Eckigkeit
angularity
- Bruchfläche
Fracture surface
- siebeneckig
Heptagonal
- eckig
Angular
- Scherbe
A shard is a broken, usually sharp-edged piece of broken glass, ceramics, or similar materials.
Example sentences with “kantig”
Er hat ein kantiges Gesicht. (He has a sharp-featured face.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'kantig' describe personality?
Yes, it can mean someone has a 'rough' or 'difficult' personality.