spitzwinkelig

acute-angled, sharp-cornered

adjective SHPITS-vin-ke-likh Rare

Usage Note

spitzwinkelig describes a shape or corner with acute angles (less than 90°). Used in geometry and architecture for sharply angled structures. A spitzwinkeliges Gebäude has corners that taper to a sharp point.

Examples

"Das spitzwinkelige Dach des Hauses war typisch für die Region."

Natural Translation

The sharply angled roof of the house was typical of the region.

Literal Translation

The acute-angled roof of-the house was typical for the region.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

German Numbers 1–100: Why 21 Is Said Backwards

German numbers 1 to 100 reverse the digits: 21 is einundzwanzig (one-and-twenty). Learn the und rule, the irregulars, and how to hear prices fast.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

Tipping in Germany: A Visitor's Etiquette Guide

Tipping in Germany means saying your total out loud, not leaving coins. Learn the exact phrases, how much to tip, and the Sie-vs-du etiquette travelers need.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

German Adjective Endings Made Simple

German adjective endings come down to one question, not three tables: does the article already show gender and case? If yes, the adjective stays lazy.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

Wo, Wohin, Woher: Three Ways to Say Where

German splits where into three: wo (location), wohin (destination), and woher (origin). Learn the wo vs wohin rule, the hin/her logic, and common mistakes.

June 5, 2026 6 min read