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harsh in German

harsh in German is hart, streng, grell — harsh means unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.

harsh in German

hart
adj
streng
adj
grell
adj
herb
adj
scharf
adj
schrill
adj
rau
adj
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
harsch
adj
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.

What does "harsh" mean?

  1. adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
    "The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon."
  2. adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.
    "I thought his comments on her essay were far too harsh."
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harsh in a sentence

  • The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon.
  • Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing.
  • I thought his comments on her essay were far too harsh.
  • She regretted her harsh words as soon as she saw his face.

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What is "harsh" in German?
"harsh" in German is hart, streng, grell. harsh means: Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
How do you use "harsh" in a sentence?
Example: "The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon." In German, "harsh" is hart, streng, grell.
Are there other ways to say "harsh" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "harsh": hart, streng, grell, herb, scharf, schrill.
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