derb

rough; coarse; sturdy

English translations

  1. 01

    rough

  2. 02

    rude

  3. 03

    coarse

  4. 04

    impudent

Word details

German meaning
Grob, unfein, ungeschliffen in Ausdruck oder Verhalten.
English meaning
Crude
Synonym
grob, unfein
German example
Seine derbe Art stieß einige Leute vor den Kopf.
English example
His crude manner offended some people.
Comparative
derberSuperlative: am derbsten

Example sentences with “derb”

  1. Er hat einen sehr derben Humor. (He has a very coarse/rough sense of humor.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'derb' a positive or negative adjective?

It depends on context. It can mean 'sturdy' (positive) or 'crude/coarse' (negative).