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cruel in German

cruel in German is grausam — cruel means deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.

cruel in German

grausam
adj
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

What does "cruel" mean?

  1. adj Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.
    "It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the storm."
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cruel in a sentence

  • It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the storm.
  • History remembers him as a cruel and ruthless ruler.

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What is "cruel" in German?

"cruel" in German is grausam. cruel means: Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.

How do you use "cruel" in a sentence?

Example: "It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the storm." In German, "cruel" is grausam.

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