hölzern
Translation
wooden, made of wood, stiff, clumsy
Examples
Der Löffel ist hölzern.
The spoon is wooden.
Seine Bewegungen wirkten hölzern.
His movements seemed wooden.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ~ (something is ~) Der Löffel ist hölzern.
((a)) ~ movement (a wooden movement) Seine Bewegungen wirkten hölzern.
Similar Words
Synonyms (literal): aus Holz; Synonyms (figurative): stiff, clumsy; Antonyms (figurative): elegant, fluid
Etymology
From 'Holz' (wood) + the suffix '-ern' (made of). Literally 'made of wood'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to 'Holz' (wood). The '-ern' suffix often denotes a material, like 'golden' (golden).