kantig
angular
Having clearly defined edges or corners; not round or soft in shape.
EXAMPLE
Er hatte ein kantiges Gesicht mit einem markanten Kinn.
He had an angular face with a prominent chin.
kantig
angular / abrasive
kantig – kantiger – am kantigsten
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Meanings
kantig
abrasive
Unconventional, rough, and uncompromising in character or manner; not smooth or eager to please.
EXAMPLE
Mit seiner kantigen Art stieß er die neuen Kollegen zunächst vor den Kopf.
His abrasive manner initially put off his new colleagues.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry kantig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | kantig |
|---|---|
| comparative | kantiger |
| superlative | am kantigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'kantig' (angular / abrasive) is derived from 'Kante' (edge). The suffix '-ig' indicates that something is characterized by the quality named in the base word. This allows the word to describe both shapes and people's behavior.
EXAMPLE
Der Tisch wirkt durch seine kantige Gestaltung sehr modern.
The table looks very modern thanks to its angular design.
Typical collocations
When describing shape, 'kantig' (angular) often occurs with nouns such as 'Gesicht' (face), 'Kinn' (chin), 'Form' (shape), and 'Möbel' (furniture). It is especially common when describing striking geometric shapes or facial features.
EXAMPLE
Die kantige Form des Schranks passt gut zum modernen Wohnzimmer.
The angular shape of the cabinet fits well in the modern living room.
Typical collocations
In its figurative sense, 'kantig' (abrasive) often occurs with words such as 'Typ' (type of person), 'Kerl' (guy), 'Charakter' (character), or 'Art' (manner). It usually describes someone with rough edges who does not conform and can therefore be difficult to deal with.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Trainer gilt als kantiger Typ, der offen seine Meinung sagt.
The new coach is considered an abrasive guy who speaks his mind openly.
In real life
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