starrsinnig

C1

obstinate

English meaning
obstinate

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starrsinnig in a sentence

Er war starrsinnig und wollte nicht nachgeben.

Word family

starrsinnig is built from der Star (celebrity). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about starrsinnig

What does starrsinnig mean in English?

starrsinnig means "obstinate". For example: "Er war starrsinnig und wollte nicht nachgeben."

What level is starrsinnig in German?

starrsinnig is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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