Translation of rough from English into Dutch
Adjective
texture
not smooth or even in texture- The table's surface was rough to the touch.Het oppervlak van de tafel was ruw om aan te raken.
Adverb
Noun
situation
difficult or unpleasant part of something- He's going through a rough in his life right now.Hij gaat nu door een moeilijke periode in zijn leven
sports
- The ball landed in the rough.De bal belandde in het ruw gras.
Verb
prepare preliminarily
- She roughed in the first chapter of her novel last night.Ze heeft gisteravond het eerste hoofdstuk van haar roman voorlopig opgesteld
crafting
- He roughed out a plan on the back of an envelope.Hij schetste een plan op de achterkant van een envelop
excessive violence
- The player was penalized for roughing during the match.De speler werd bestraft voor buitensporig geweld gebruiken tijdens de wedstrijd.
Expressions with rough: examples in English and translations in Dutch
Images of rough

(sports) ruw gras 
(art) schets 
(gemology) ruwe steen
Synonyms and analogies of rough in English
Examples of rough in a sentence
The road was rough and full of potholes. The project deadline made the week rough. His rough childhood shaped his character. She provided a rough estimate of the timeline. The rough estimate was close to the actual figure. The weather forecast predicts rough conditions at sea.
The pilot warned of rough skies ahead. His rough manners were off-putting to some. The rough texture of the fabric was uncomfortable. The rough sound of the engine was alarming. Her rough singing voice grated on the audience. The alley behind the pub was quite rough. Living in a rough area can be challenging. She looked rough after the late night. Feeling rough, he skipped breakfast. The jeweler examined the rough emerald. Rough sapphires filled the small tray. The estimate was rough, not precise. He gave a rough figure for the expenses. The mechanic handled the tools rough, causing damage. She played rough with the puppy, making it yelp. The wind blew rough through the trees. The car skidded rough on the icy road. The project hit a rough and needed more resources. They encountered a rough during the negotiations. His shot from the rough was surprisingly accurate. Golfers often struggle to hit the ball out of the rough. The artist left the painting in the rough. His ideas were still in the rough, needing refinement. The artist showed us a rough of her new painting. He quickly sketched a rough to capture the idea. He carefully sorted through the rough to find the best pieces. The rough was shipped to the factory for processing. The roughs at the bar were causing trouble again. She avoided the roughs who loitered near the school. He roughed out the project plan. They roughed in the details of the agreement. The artist roughed out the sculpture before the final touches. They roughed the design on a napkin during lunch. He was ejected for roughing the opponent. The coach warned him about roughing in the game.
Translations of "rough" in Context ordered by category and frequency
She moved with an angular step that seemed rough and jerky.
Ze liep met een hoekige pas die ruw en schokkerig aandeed.
The team encountered rough seas when their project faced unexpected delays.
Het team kreeg het zwaar toen hun project onverwachte vertragingen opliep.
Army boots are designed to withstand rough and uneven terrain.
Legerlaarzen zijn gemaakt om ruig en ongelijk terrein aan te kunnen.
Our team entered the playoffs as a wild card after a rough season.
Ons team ging als wildcard de play-offs in na een moeilijk seizoen.
Sometimes brothers play rough as a form of bonding and competition.
Soms stoeien broers hard met elkaar als vorm van band en competitie.
The ride's rough at first, but the body adjusts.
De rit is heftig, maar het lichaam past zich aan.
The artist's truncated lines gave the sketch a rough appearance.
De afgekapt getekende lijnen gaven de schets een wat ruwe uitstraling.
A certain rough quality contributes to the natural look.
Een bepaalde mate van ruwheid draagt bij aan het natuurlijke uiterlijk.
rough: Examples and translations in context
The weathering on the rock face made it rough and uneven.
De verwering van de rotswand maakte het oppervlak ruw en ongelijk.
The marina offers a sheltered harbor for boats during rough seas.
De jachthaven biedt een beschutte haven voor boten bij ruwe zee.
Despite the rough trip, the suitcase arrived in great shape.
Ondanks de ruwe reis is de koffer in perfecte staat aangekomen.
Despite rough waters, they berthed the vessel without any issue.
Ondanks de ruwe zee meerden ze het vaartuig zonder problemen af.
Bristled leaves covered the plant, giving it a rough texture.
Stekelige bladeren bedekten de plant en gaven haar een ruwe structuur.
The artist's truncated lines gave the sketch a rough appearance.
De afgekapt getekende lijnen gaven de schets een wat ruwe uitstraling.
A good moisturizing cream can improve the appearance of rough patches.
Een goede hydraterende crème kan de uitstraling van ruwe plekjes verbeteren.
His sleeves fray quickly because he often brushes against rough surfaces.
Zijn mouwen rafelen snel omdat hij vaak langs ruwe oppervlakken schuurt.
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