stumpfwinkelig
obtuse-angled
adjective SHTUMPF-vin-ke-likh Rare
Usage Note
stumpfwinkelig describes a shape with obtuse angles (greater than 90°). A stumpfwinkeliges Dreieck is an obtuse triangle. Used in mathematical and technical descriptions; a B2 learner would encounter this in school contexts.
Examples
"Das stumpfwinkelige Dreieck hatte einen Winkel von 120 Grad."
Natural Translation
The obtuse triangle had an angle of 120 degrees.
Literal Translation
The obtuse-angled triangle had an angle of 120 degrees.
Related Words
Explore German by topic