grob

gröber · am gröbsten
Based on: *ghreu-
Adjective #303 Adjective
  1. coarse, rough
  2. rough, rude
  3. roughly
1.

coarse, rough

(For material and surfaces.)
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Examples
  • Dieses Schmirgelpapier ist gröber als das andere.
  • This sandpaper is coarser than the other one.
2.

rough, rude

Opposite: zärtlich
(For people's behavior - both psychologically and physically)
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Examples
  • Sie ist die grobste Person, die ich kenne.
  • She is the rudest person I know.
3.

roughly

(Not super common, but people use "grob" as yet another option for "circa" or "ungefähr". )
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How many meanings does the German word 'grob' have?

grob has 3 distinct meanings: 1. coarse, rough, 2. rough, rude, 3. roughly.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'grob'?

comparative: gröber / superlative: am gröbsten

What is 'grob' related to?

The word 'grob' is related to *ghreu-.

Where can I learn more about 'grob'?

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