ADJECTIVE
starr/ʃtaʁ/rigid; stiff; fixed
starr is a German adjective that means rigid, stiff, or fixed. It is pronounced /ʃtaʁ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "starrer" and "starrsten".
Definitions
1.rigid or not able to move or bend(general, physical)
a.not flexible or not able to be bent
Der Ast war im Winter so starr, dass er leicht gebrochen ist.—The branch was so rigid in winter that it broke easily.
2.fixed, unmoving (about a view, expression, etc.)(expression, gaze, position)
a.not changing its direction or expression
Er blickte mit starr vor Angst geweiteten Augen auf das Auto.—He stared with eyes wide and fixed in fear at the car.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | starr |
|---|---|
| Comparative | starrer |
| Superlative | starrsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "starr" mean in English?
- "starr" means rigid, stiff, or fixed. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "starr"?
- "starr" is pronounced /ʃtaʁ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "starr"?
- The comparative of "starr" is "starrer" and the superlative is "starrsten".
- What part of speech is "starr"?
- "starr" is a adjective in German.
