störrisch
stubborn; mulish; obstinate
English translations
- 01
stubborn
- 02
obstinate
- 03
headstrong
Word details
- German meaning
- Widerwillig, unnachgiebig, widerspenstig.
- English meaning
- stubborn
- Synonym
- eigensinnig, bockig
- German example
- Das Kind war heute besonders störrisch und wollte nicht ins Bett.
- English example
- The child was particularly stubborn today and didn't want to go to bed.
- Comparative
- störrischerSuperlative: am störrischsten
Related words
- Zicke
A 'Zicke' is a colloquial term for a moody, stubborn, or quarrelsome woman.
Example sentences with “störrisch”
Der Esel blieb störrisch stehen. (The donkey remained stubborn/stood still.)
Frequently asked questions
How does 'störrisch' differ from 'stur'?
'Störrisch' implies an active, sometimes annoying resistance, often used for animals or children.