rude in German
rude in German is grob, frech, unhöflich — rude means not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
rude in German
grob
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
frech
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
unhöflich
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
unverschämt
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
garstig
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
What does "rude" mean?
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adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
"Talking loudly on the phone in the quiet carriage is rude, you know."
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adjective Roughly made or lacking sophistication.
"The farmer slept in a rude hut with a roof of straw."
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rude in a sentence
- Talking loudly on the phone in the quiet carriage is rude, you know.
- It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker.
- The farmer slept in a rude hut with a roof of straw.
- They crossed the stream on a rude bridge made from a single fallen log.
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What is "rude" in German?
"rude" in German is grob, frech, unhöflich. rude means: Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
How do you use "rude" in a sentence?
Example: "Talking loudly on the phone in the quiet carriage is rude, you know." In German, "rude" is grob, frech, unhöflich.
Are there other ways to say "rude" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "rude": grob, frech, unhöflich, unverschämt, garstig.
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