English–German
“stiff” in German
How to say “stiff” in German
“Stiff” in German is starr.
A body locked in place like a statue, with movement or expression unable to change.
Example sentences with starr
Als sie die Nachricht hörte, stand sie starr vor Verblüffung.
When she heard the news, she stood stiff with astonishment.
Tips for using starr
- The pattern "starr vor" takes the dative, as in "starr vor Kälte" for being stiff from cold.
Other German words for “stiff”
Nach langer Fahrt ist mein Nacken steif.
After a long drive, my neck is stiff.