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rough

rough

Meaning of rough

English

coarse feel

Deutsch

mit grober, deutlich fühlbarer Oberfläche

rough

Pronunciation

British English
/rʌf/
American English
/rʌf/

rough with German translation

rough usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The wall feels rough.

Die Wand fühlt sich rau an.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The fabric is rough.

Der Stoff ist rau.

rough synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rough, uneven, bumpy, scratchy, gritty, and grainy

U
🇬🇧English
uneven

not level or flat

often

ENThe road is uneven, so drive slowly.

B
🇬🇧English
bumpy

having many bumps, e.g. a road

A2often

ENWe drove over a bumpy track.

🇬🇧English

rough in a way that irritates the skin

A2often

ENThis sweater is scratchy on my neck.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

containing small hard particles like sand

A2often

ENHer hair felt gritty after the windy day at the beach.

🇬🇧English

having visible grains

A2often

ENThe cake had a slightly grainy texture.

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rough belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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rough meaning: what does it mean?

coarse feel

rough pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

rough is pronounced as /rʌf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

rough definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Wand fühlt sich rau an. Translation: The wall feels rough.

Is rough part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, rough can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is rough part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, rough can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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