stumpf

stumpfer · am stumpfsten
Based on: *stebh-
Adjective
1.

dull, not sharp

Opposite: spitz
Examples
  • Das Messer ist stumpf.
  • The knife is dull.

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Word of the Day – “spitz”

A fun look at the meaning of "spitz" and the various related words like "die Spitze" and "der Spitzname". A spitzen-way to build vocabulary :)

Vocab: spitz, die Spitze, die Spitzenidee, anspitzen, der Spitzname, Ohren spitzen, der Spitzel, bespitzeln, die Speiche

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How many meanings does the German word 'stumpf' have?

stumpf has 1 distinct meaning: 1. dull, not sharp.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'stumpf'?

comparative: stumpfer / superlative: am stumpfsten

What is 'stumpf' related to?

The word 'stumpf' is related to *stebh-.

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Word of the Day – “spitz”
A fun look at the meaning of "spitz" and the various related words like "die Spitze" and "der Spitzname". A spitzen-way to build vocabulary :)
Vocab: spitz, die Spitze, die Spitzenidee, anspitzen, der Spitzname, Ohren spitzen, der Spitzel, bespitzeln, die Speiche
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