Rude - translation, pronunciation and examples
rude
behaving impolitely
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unhöfliche Bemerkung
unhöfliches Verhalten
unhöflicher Ton
derber Witz
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General term for impolite or disrespectful behavior.
Can mean socially rude, but often means harsh, coarse, or physically uneven.
Implies lack of refinement in language, manners, or texture; stronger sense of crudeness.
Suggests unrefined, vulgar or unpolished behaviour or remarks; often about sexuality or rawness.
More sharply disrespectful — boldly rude or contemptuous, often directed at authority.
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General term for impolite or disrespectful behavior.
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
Было грубо с его стороны перебивать собрание.
Can mean socially rude, but often means harsh, coarse, or physically uneven.
His rough language offended some people.
Его грубый язык обидел некоторых людей.
Implies lack of refinement in language, manners, or texture; stronger sense of crudeness.
His coarse jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
Его пошлые шутки заставили всех чувствовать себя неловко.
Suggests unrefined, vulgar or unpolished behaviour or remarks; often about sexuality or rawness.
He made a crude comment about her appearance.
Он сделал грубый/неприличный комментарий о её внешности.
More sharply disrespectful — boldly rude or contemptuous, often directed at authority.
The student gave an insolent reply to the teacher.
Ученик дерзко ответил учителю.
Saucy or cheeky in a disrespectful way; emphasizes bold disrespect.
Her impudent question surprised the panel.
Её дерзкий вопрос удивил членов комиссии.
Emphasizes causing hurt or insult; focuses on others' reactions rather than manners alone.
Some of his comments were deeply offensive.
Некоторые его комментарии были глубоко оскорбительными.
Rude in a coarse, insensitive way; implies ignorance of manners and social niceties.
His boorish behaviour at the party embarrassed everyone.
Его хамское поведение на вечеринке смутило всех.
Lacking refinement or good manners; emphasizes awkwardness or lack of culture.
He was criticized for his uncouth manners.
Его критиковали за неотесанные манеры.
Lacking tact; making thoughtless or hurtful remarks, not necessarily intentionally rude.
It was tactless to comment on her weight.
Это было бестактно — комментировать её вес.
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rude translation: грубый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce rude
/ˈruːd/
rude translation
грубый
rude examples
It was rude to interrupt her while she was speaking.
rude transcription
/ˈruːd/, /ˈrud/
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rude meaning: what does it mean?
behaving impolitely
rude pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
rude is pronounced as /ˈruːd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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It was rude to interrupt her while she was speaking. Translation: Было грубо прерывать её, пока она говорила.
Is rude part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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