stierig

bullish; rutting (animals); staring (dialect)

English translations

  1. 01

    stubborn

  2. 02

    obstinate

  3. 03

    stiff

Word details

German meaning
Stierig bedeutet stur, eigensinnig oder unnachgiebig, wie ein Stier.
English meaning
Stierig means stubborn, obstinate, or unyielding, like a bull.
Synonym
stur, eigensinnig, bockig
German example
Er blieb stierig bei seiner Meinung, egal was andere sagten.
English example
He remained stierig in his opinion, no matter what others said.
Comparative
stierigerSuperlative: am stierigsten

Example sentences with “stierig”

  1. Die Kuh ist stierig. (The cow is in heat.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'stierig' common?

It is mainly used in agricultural contexts regarding cattle behavior.