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rau

rough

adjective ROW Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Also means

harsh

Usage Note

rau describes a coarse texture you feel by touch, like sandpaper, bark or chapped skin. Also figurative for harsh weather or a gruff manner: ein rauer Wind, ein rauer Ton.

Examples

"Die Rinde der Eiche fühlte sich rau an."

Natural Translation

The bark of the oak felt rough.

Literal Translation

The bark of-the oak felt rough at.

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