ADJECTIVE
rau/ʁaʊ̯/rough; harsh; coarse
rau is a German adjective that means rough, harsh, or coarse. It is pronounced /ʁaʊ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "rauer" and "rauesten".
Definitions
1.rough or coarse to the touch(texture/surface)
a.not smooth, uneven
Der Tisch fühlt sich rau an.—The table feels rough.
2.harsh, severe (about weather or conditions)(climate, conditions)
a.cold, harsh climate
Das Klima an der Küste ist ziemlich rau.—The climate on the coast is quite harsh.
3.not gentle; blunt or unfriendly(manner, style)
a.coarse or unfriendly manner
Er hat einen rauen Ton.—He has a rough tone.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | rau |
|---|---|
| Comparative | rauer |
| Superlative | rauesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "rau" mean in English?
- "rau" means rough, harsh, or coarse. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "rau"?
- "rau" is pronounced /ʁaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "rau"?
- The comparative of "rau" is "rauer" and the superlative is "rauesten".
- What part of speech is "rau"?
- "rau" is a adjective in German.
