English–German
“curly” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁaʊ̯s/
Example
Meine Tochter hat krauses Haar.
My daughter has curly hair.
How to say “curly” in German
“Curly” in German is kraus.
The hair looks tightly crimped, with many small curls packed across its surface.
Example sentences with kraus
Nach dem Schwimmen ist ihr Haar oft kraus.
After swimming, her hair is often curly.
Tips for using kraus
- Kraus usually suggests tighter, smaller curls than the broader and more general adjective lockig.