English–German

“rude” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁoːp/

Example

Das war ein sehr grober Kommentar.

That was a very rude comment.

Illustration for grob (rude)

How to say “rude” in German

“Rude” in German is grob.

A coarse surface extends metaphorically to blunt words, inconsiderate behavior, and details treated without precision.

Full entry for grob: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with grob

Er äußerte grobe Kritik, die das Team erschütterte.

He expressed rude criticism that shook the team.

Tips for using grob

  • Grob can mean approximate in phrases such as eine grobe Schätzung, so it is not limited to rude behavior or coarse texture.

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