stubborn / rigid
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stubborn
Unyielding and obstinate; not willing to change one's opinion or behavior, even when there are good reasons to do so.
Er bleibt stur bei seiner Entscheidung, obwohl alle ihm davon abraten.
He stubbornly sticks to his decision, even though everyone advises him against it.
If 'stur' (stubborn) refers to a person, it means 'obstinate'. If it refers to an action or a plan, it means 'strictly according to the rule, without deviation'.
Mein Großvater ist manchmal ziemlich stur.
My grandfather is sometimes quite stubborn.
When a person is described as 'stur' (stubborn), the phrases 'stur bleiben' (to remain stubborn) or 'stur sein' (to be stubborn) are often used. A well-known idiom is also 'stur wie ein Esel' (stubborn as a mule).
Auch nach langer Diskussion blieb sie stur bei ihrer Meinung.
Even after a long discussion, she stubbornly stuck to her opinion.
When 'stur' (stubborn) describes a person, the word usually has a negative connotation. It implies that the person is unreasonable or unwilling to see reason.
Sei doch nicht so stur und hör dir wenigstens ihre Argumente an!
Don't be so stubborn and at least listen to her arguments!
In the meaning 'strictly', 'stur' (rigidly/strictly) is often used as an adverb to modify a verb. A typical construction is 'sich stur an etwas (Akkusativ) halten' (to stick strictly to something).
Der Beamte folgte stur den Vorschriften.
The official rigidly followed the regulations.
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'streng' and 'stur' can both mean that someone does not give in easily. The difference lies in the reason for it. 'streng' fits when someone takes rules seriously, demands discipline, or sets clear requirements. This can also be sensible or necessary. 'stur' sounds more negative: someone sticks to their opinion or to a plan even though there are good reasons against it. With rules, 'streng' can mean that they must be followed exactly. 'stur' emphasizes more that something is done without flexibility. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with little leniency. As a helpful guide: 'streng' often has to do with rules, while 'stur' has to do with stubbornness.
Sie bleibt stur bei ihrem Plan, obwohl alle eine einfachere Lösung vorschlagen.
She stubbornly sticks to her plan, even though everyone suggests an easier solution.
Vor der Reise ist mein Vater streng und kontrolliert alle wichtigen Dokumente.
Before the trip, my father is strict and checks all the important documents.