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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
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
frech
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
unhöflich
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
unverschämt
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
garstig
adj
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

What does "rude" mean?

  1. adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
    "It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker."
  2. adjective Roughly made or lacking sophistication.
    "They built a rude shelter out of branches and leaves."

rude in a sentence

  • It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker.
  • She apologized for being rude to the waiter.
  • They built a rude shelter out of branches and leaves.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker." 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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