kantig

edged

adjective KAN-tikh Rare

Origin: from Kante (edge)

Also means

rugged

Usage Note

kantig stresses sharp, defined edges, often of rocks or a strong jawline: ein kantiges Gesicht. From Kante (edge). Figuratively it can mean a person with a difficult, uncompromising character.

Examples

"Der Steinbruch war voller kantiger Felsbrocken."

Natural Translation

The quarry was full of jagged boulders.

Literal Translation

The quarry was full of edged boulders.

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