steinig
stony, rocky
English translations
- 01
stony
- 02
rocky
- 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
Related words
- steinigen
To stone
- Steinigung
Stoning
- Stefanus-Steinigen
Stoning of Stephen
- Stephanus-Steinigen
Stoning of Stephen
- Steinschmätzer
Wheatear
- klippig
Rocky, cliffy
- Strand
beach
- kieshaltig
Gravelly
- Anfurt
Beginning, start
- Wanderstab
Walking stick
- Steinquendel
Wild Thyme
- Mondlandschaft
lunar landscape
Example sentences with “steinig”
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.