dour

grimmig; streng

Word details

German meaning
Ohne Geruch; frei von jeglichem Duft.
English meaning
Odorless
Synonym
odourlos
German example
Das neue Waschmittel ist geruchsfrei und daher ideal für Allergiker.
English example
The new detergent is odorless and therefore ideal for allergy sufferers.

Example sentences with “dour”

  1. He has a dour expression. (Er hat einen grimmigen Ausdruck.)

Frequently asked questions

How to translate 'dour'?

'Grimmig' or 'streng' work well.