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rau

rough

Meaning of rau

coarse feel

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German[ʁaʊ̯]
rough
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rau belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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🇩🇪German
rau

Means coarse or rough, often for materials, fabric, skin, or manners; can sound a bit harsher than plain "rough."

A2Often

Der Stoff fühlt sich derb an.

Ткань на ощупь грубая.

🇩🇪German

Means hard or firm; can describe a material, surface, or conditions, but not necessarily a rough texture.

A2Very Often

Der Boden ist hart und kalt.

Пол твёрдый и холодный.

🇩🇪German

Means difficult or challenging; not about a surface texture, but about a task, situation, or problem.

A2Very Often

Die Aufgabe ist schwierig.

Задание трудное.

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rau translation: rough. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rau

[ʁaʊ̯]

rau translation

rough

rau transcription

[ʁaʊ̯]

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rau meaning: what does it mean?

mit grober, deutlich fühlbarer Oberfläche

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rau is pronounced as [ʁaʊ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is rau part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

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