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rough in German

rough in German is rau, grob, roh — rough means having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.

rough in German

rau
adj
Not smooth; uneven.
grob
adj
Not smooth; uneven.
grob
adj
Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
roh
adj
Crude; unrefined.
Rough
noun
The unmowed part of a golf course.

What does "rough" mean?

  1. adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
    "The rough stone wall scraped her hand."
  2. adj Approximate, or done without much care or finishing.
    "Give me a rough estimate of the total cost."
  3. adj Harsh, difficult, or unpleasant to go through.
    "It's been a rough year for the whole family."
  4. adj Violent or lacking gentleness in manner.
    "Try not to be so rough with the puppy."
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rough in a sentence

  • The rough stone wall scraped her hand.
  • The path was rough and full of stones, so we walked slowly.
  • Give me a rough estimate of the total cost.
  • This is just a rough draft — I'll polish it later.

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What is "rough" in German?
"rough" in German is rau, grob, roh. rough means: Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.
How do you use "rough" in a sentence?
Example: "The rough stone wall scraped her hand." In German, "rough" is rau, grob, roh.
Are there other ways to say "rough" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "rough": rau, grob, roh, Rough.
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