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crude in German

crude in German is roh, einfach gestrickt, grob gezimmert — crude means in a raw, natural, or unrefined state.

crude in German

roh
adj
In a natural, untreated state.
einfach gestrickt
adj
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
grob gezimmert
adj
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
schlicht
adj
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
nackt
adj
Lacking concealing elements.
pur
adj
Lacking concealing elements.
derb
adj
Lacking tact or taste.
grob
adj
Lacking tact or taste.
krass
adj
Lacking tact or taste.
krude
adj
Lacking tact or taste.
roh
adj
Lacking tact or taste.
Rohstoff
noun
Any substance in its natural state.

What does "crude" mean?

  1. adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
    "The factory ships crude rubber abroad, where it is made into tyres."
  2. adj Roughly made, simple, or lacking sophistication.
    "He drew a crude map of the village on the back of an envelope."
  3. adj Vulgar or lacking tact, especially in language or humour.
    "Please don't make crude remarks at the dinner table in front of the children."
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crude in a sentence

  • The factory ships crude rubber abroad, where it is made into tyres.
  • Crude sugar is brown and has not yet been refined.
  • He drew a crude map of the village on the back of an envelope.
  • The boys made a crude raft from planks and empty barrels.

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What is "crude" in German?
"crude" in German is roh, einfach gestrickt, grob gezimmert. crude means: In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
How do you use "crude" in a sentence?
Example: "The factory ships crude rubber abroad, where it is made into tyres." In German, "crude" is roh, einfach gestrickt, grob gezimmert.
Are there other ways to say "crude" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "crude": roh, einfach gestrickt, grob gezimmert, schlicht, nackt, pur.
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