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rugged in German

rugged in German is rau, schroff, zerklüftet — rugged means having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.

rugged in German

rau
adj
Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
schroff
adj
Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
zerklüftet
adj
Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
derb
adj
Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
rau
adj
Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
robust
adj
Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
ruppig
adj
Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
rau
adj
Rough with bristly hair; shaggy.
wettergegerbt
adj
Rough with bristly hair; shaggy.
zerfurcht
adj
Rough with bristly hair; shaggy.
zerzaust
adj
Rough with bristly hair; shaggy.

What does "rugged" mean?

  1. adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
    "The hikers crossed rugged mountain terrain before reaching camp."
  2. adj Sturdy and able to withstand rough treatment or harsh conditions.
    "The phone's rugged case survived being dropped on concrete."
  3. adj Having strong, weathered, attractive features.
    "He had a rugged look after years of working outdoors."

rugged in a sentence

  • The hikers crossed rugged mountain terrain before reaching camp.
  • The phone's rugged case survived being dropped on concrete.
  • He had a rugged look after years of working outdoors.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rugged" in German?

"rugged" in German is rau, schroff, zerklüftet. rugged means: Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.

How do you use "rugged" in a sentence?

Example: "The hikers crossed rugged mountain terrain before reaching camp." In German, "rugged" is rau, schroff, zerklüftet.

Are there other ways to say "rugged" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "rugged": rau, schroff, zerklüftet, derb, robust, ruppig.

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