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.

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