stroef

awkward; stiff; not flowing smoothly

Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation

/struf/

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Cultural Note

Stroef is often used for conversation, cooperation, or a relationship dynamic that feels tense or unnatural.

📝 Example Sentences

Het gesprek liep in het begin wat stroef.

The conversation was a bit awkward at first.

Na die ruzie voelde de sfeer nog steeds stroef.

After that argument, the atmosphere still felt stiff.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
base stroef
comparative stroever
superlative het stroefst
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