Vokabahn

taff

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Adjective

taff

Pronunciation: /taf/

(colloquial) tough, resilient

C2 rank #12,080

Meanings

Adjective
  1. (colloquial) tough, resilient
  2. assertive, self-assured

Example sentence

Sie ist eine taffe Frau, die sich von nichts unterkriegen lässt.

She is a tough woman who doesn't let anything get her down.

Usage

  • eine taffe Frau — A tough, resilient woman; colloquial wording.
  • sich nicht unterkriegen lassen — Not allow setbacks to defeat one; a useful expression of being taff.
Extra sentence

Die taffe Trainerin bewahrte auch im Streit die Ruhe.

The tough coach remained calm even during the argument.