straff
tight, taut
English translations
- 01
strict
- 02
tight
- 03
strained
Word details
- German meaning
- Fest, angespannt, gespannt, ohne Spielraum oder Lockerheit.
- English meaning
- Taut, tight
- Synonym
- fest, gespannt
- German example
- Die Seile waren straff gezogen.
- English example
- The ropes were pulled taut.
- Comparative
- strafferSuperlative: am straffsten
Related words
- straffen
to tighten
- straffrei
exempt from punishment
- Straffreiheit
Impunity
- prall
Taut, full
- lassend
Relaxed
- ungestraft
Unpunished
- Oberschenkelinnenseiten
The inner thighs are the inner surfaces of the thighs.
- lasch
Slack
- labberig
Flabby
- spannen
to tighten
- anspannen
To tense
- strafbefreiend
Exculpatory
- vorbestraft
With a criminal record
- Facelift
Facelift
- stramm
Taut, rigid, firm
- strafbar
Punishable
- Selbstanzeige
Self-reporting
Example sentences with “straff”
Das Seil ist straff gespannt. (The rope is pulled tight.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'straff' only for ropes?
No, it can also refer to discipline ('straffe Disziplin') or skin ('straffe Haut').