steif
stiff; rigid
English translations
- 01
stiff
Word details
- German meaning
- Steif bedeutet unbeweglich, fest oder ungelenk; auch förmlich oder unnatürlich im Verhalten.
- English meaning
- stiff
- Synonym
- unbeweglich, starr
- German example
- Nach dem langen Sitzen war mein Nacken ganz steif.
- English example
- After sitting for a long time, my neck was very stiff.
- Comparative
- steiferSuperlative: am steifsten
Related words
- hüftsteif
hip stiffness
- Steifigkeit
Stiffness
- steifen
to stiffen
- hüftsteif
Stiff-hipped
- die Ohren steif halten
Keep your chin up
- stocksteif
Stiff as a board
- versteifen
stiffen
- auflockern
To loosen up
- borstig
Bristly means having stiff, prickly hairs or bristles.
- lattenstramm
Dead drunk, stiff as a board
- rheumatisch
Rheumatic refers to conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and bones, causing pain and stiffness.
- Borste
Bristle
- Kontraktur
Contracture
- Pappe
Cardboard
- Corsage
corset
- Schermodul
Shear modulus
- Leichenstarre
Rigor mortis is the postmortem stiffening of the muscles after death.
- Totenstarre
Rigor mortis
- Schüttellähmung
Parkinson's disease
- verbohren
To make a mistake while drilling
- starr
rigid
- hölzern
Wooden, stiff
- verkrampft
Cramped
- erektil
Erectile refers to the ability to have an erection or related to it, especially concerning the male sex organ.
- spastisch
spastic
- ungelenk
Clumsy
- Zylinder
Top hat
- Schlagsahne
Whipped cream
- Berylliummetall
Beryllium metal
- Quirl
Whisk
- Arthritis
arthritis
- Spastizität
Spasticity refers to increased muscle tone due to damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to stiffness and limited movement.
- Vibrisse
Vibrissa
- Stoppel
Stubble
- Stoppel
Stubble
- Stechschritt
Goose step
- Tutu
Tutu
- verstocken
To become or be stubborn and inflexible.
- verknöchern
Ossify
- kohlenstofffaserverstärkt
Carbon fiber reinforced
- Stutze
Ruff
- Eischnee
Egg white is stiffly beaten egg whites that are often used in cooking.
Example sentences with “steif”
Mein Nacken ist heute total steif. (My neck is totally stiff today.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'steif' describe a person?
Yes, it can mean someone is acting formal, awkward, or lacking flexibility.