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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.
    "Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing."
  2. adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.
    "Don't be so harsh — she was only trying to help."

harsh in a sentence

  • Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing.
  • The judge gave him a harsh sentence for a first offence.
  • Don't be so harsh — she was only trying to help.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing." 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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