steinig

stony, rocky

English translations

  1. 01

    stony

  2. 02

    rocky

  3. 03

    difficult

Word details

German meaning
Bedeckt mit Steinen oder Felsen.
English meaning
Stony
Synonym
felsig, steinig
German example
Der Weg zum Gipfel war steinig und beschwerlich.
English example
The path to the summit was stony and arduous.
Comparative
steinigerSuperlative: am steinigsten

Example sentences with “steinig”

  1. Der Weg zum Gipfel war sehr steinig. (The path to the summit was very stony.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'steinig' be used metaphorically in German?

Yes, just like in English, 'ein steinerner Weg' (a rocky road) is frequently used to describe a difficult journey or a challenging task.