rauh

rough; raw; harsh

Word details

German meaning
Eine Oberfläche oder ein Gefühl, das nicht glatt ist.
English meaning
rough
Synonym
grob, uneben
German example
Die Baumrinde ist sehr rauh.
English example
The bark of the tree is very rough.
Comparative
rauherSuperlative: am rauhsten

Example sentences with “rauh”

  1. Der Wind ist heute sehr rauh. (The wind is very harsh today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'rauh' spelled with an 'h'?

Yes, 'rauh' is the traditional spelling, though 'rau' is also accepted in modern German orthography.