krampfig

crampy, stiff, strained

English translations

  1. 01

    cramped

  2. 02

    stiff

  3. 03

    painful

Word details

German meaning
Verkrampft, unnatürlich angespannt, oft aufgrund von Nervosität oder Angst.
English meaning
Cramped, strained
Synonym
verkrampft, spastisch
German example
Sein Lächeln wirkte krampfig.
English example
His smile seemed strained.
Comparative
krampfigerSuperlative: am krampfigsten

Example sentences with “krampfig”

  1. Seine Mimik wirkte krampfig. (His facial expressions seemed strained.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'krampfig' and 'krampfhaft'?

'Krampfig' usually refers to physical stiffness or awkwardness, while 'krampfhaft' means 'forced' or 'desperate'.