schroff
abrupt; rugged; curt.
English translations
- 01
rough
- 02
gruff
- 03
harsh
Word details
- German meaning
- Unfreundlich und abweisend im Verhalten.
- English meaning
- Abrupt, brusque
- Synonym
- unfreundlich, barsch
- German example
- Sein schroffes Auftreten machte es schwer, mit ihm ins Gespräch zu kommen.
- English example
- His abrupt manner made it difficult to start a conversation with him.
- Comparative
- schrofferSuperlative: am schroffsten
Related words
- Schroffheit
Ruggedness
- barsch
Harsh
- blaffen
To bark sharply, loudly, and abruptly, often repeatedly.
- kratzig
scratchy
Example sentences with “schroff”
Er gab mir eine schroffe Antwort. (He gave me a curt answer.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'schroff' describe landscapes?
Yes, it describes steep, rugged terrain like 'schroffe Felsen' (rugged cliffs).