rough

rʌf
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Translation of rough from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

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.
2.

situation

difficult or unpleasant to deal with
  • They went through a rough patch in their relationship.Ze gingen door een moeilijke periode in hun relatie
3.

estimate

approximate or not exact
  • He gave a rough estimate of the costs.Hij gaf een ruwe schatting van de kosten.

Adverb

1.

approximation

approximately, not exactly
  • The project will cost rough $2,000, give or take a few hundred dollars.Het project zal ongeveer 2.000 dollar kosten, plus of min een paar honderd dollar.
2.

manner

in a harsh or unrefined manner
  • He spoke rough to the waiter.Hij sprak ruw tegen de ober.

Noun

1.

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
2.

sports

TECH.
the unmowed part of a golf course
TECH.
ruw gras ongemaaid terrein
  • The ball landed in the rough.De bal belandde in het ruw gras.

Verb

1.

prepare preliminarily

tr.
prepare a preliminary version of a text or plan
tr.
voorlopig opstellen in grote lijnen uitwerken voorbereiden
  • She roughed in the first chapter of her novel last night.Ze heeft gisteravond het eerste hoofdstuk van haar roman voorlopig opgesteld
2.

crafting

tr.
make or shape something roughly or hastily
tr.
schetsen globaal vormgeven ruw maken
  • He roughed out a plan on the back of an envelope.Hij schetste een plan op de achterkant van een envelop
3.

excessive violence

tr./intr.
break the rules by being excessively violent
tr./intr.
buitensporig geweld gebruiken ruw spelen hard optreden
  • The player was penalized for roughing during the match.De speler werd bestraft voor buitensporig geweld gebruiken tijdens de wedstrijd.
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Expressions with rough: examples in English and translations in Dutch

ruwe rit
hobbelige rit
The old bus gave us a rough ride.
ruwe kantjes
Despite his rough edges, he is a kind person.
hard behandelen
The coach was really rough on the new players.
moeilijke periode
zware tijd
They are going through a rough patch in their marriage.
het moeilijk hebben
moeilijkheden ervaren
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
ruwe weg voor de boeg
oneffen wegdek
Drivers should be prepared for a rough road ahead due to construction.

Images of rough

  • rough: the unmowed part of a golf course
    (sports) ruw gras
  • rough: quick sketch for artistic brainstorming
    (art) schets
  • rough: raw material for creating gems
    (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.

Translations of "rough" in Context ordered by category and frequency

ruwadj./adv.

She moved with an angular step that seemed rough and jerky.

Ze liep met een hoekige pas die ruw en schokkerig aandeed.

zwaaradj.

The team encountered rough seas when their project faced unexpected delays.

Het team kreeg het zwaar toen hun project onverwachte vertragingen opliep.

ruigadj.

Army boots are designed to withstand rough and uneven terrain.

Legerlaarzen zijn gemaakt om ruig en ongelijk terrein aan te kunnen.

moeilijkadj.

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.

hardadj./adv.

Sometimes brothers play rough as a form of bonding and competition.

Soms stoeien broers hard met elkaar als vorm van band en competitie.

heftigadj./adv.

The ride's rough at first, but the body adjusts.

De rit is heftig, maar het lichaam past zich aan.

schetsnf.

The artist's truncated lines gave the sketch a rough appearance.

De afgekapt getekende lijnen gaven de schets een wat ruwe uitstraling.

ruwheidnf.

A certain rough quality contributes to the natural look.

Een bepaalde mate van ruwheid draagt bij aan het natuurlijke uiterlijk.

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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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