stel

awkward; stiff in a social way

Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation

/steːl/

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Cultural Note

Used socially, stel often describes uncomfortable tension, limited spontaneity, or people who are not relaxed with each other.

📝 Example Sentences

Det blev stelt när hennes nya kille kom in.

It got awkward when her new boyfriend walked in.

Han var lite stel på första dejten.

He was a little awkward on the first date.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
base stel
comparative stelare
superlative stelast
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