Translation of rough into German
Adjective
estimate
approximate or not exact- He gave a rough estimate of the costs.Er gab, grob geschätzt, einen Kostenvoranschlag.
Adverb
manner
in a harsh or unrefined manner- He spoke rough to the waiter.Er sprach grob mit dem Kellner.
Noun
situation
difficult or unpleasant part of something- He's going through a rough in his life right now..Er macht gerade eine schwierige Zeit in seinem Leben durch
sports
- The ball landed in the rough.Der Ball landete im Rough.
Verb
prepare preliminarily
- She roughed in the first chapter of her novel last night..Sie hat gestern Abend das erste Kapitel ihres Romans vorbereitet
crafting
- He roughed out a plan on the back of an envelope..Er hat einen Plan auf der Rückseite eines Umschlags skizziert
excessive violence
- The player was penalized for roughing during the match.Der Spieler wurde während des Spiels für übermäßige Härte bestraft.
Expressions with rough: examples in English and translations in German
Images of rough
(sports) Rough 
(art) Skizze 
(gemology) Rohmaterial
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
The pavement was too rough for my new high heels.
Der Bodenbelag war zu rau für meine neuen High Heels.
Without measuring, my guess of the distance was rough.
Ohne zu messen war meine Schätzung der Entfernung nur grob.
The coach was really rough on him after that missed penalty shot.
Der Trainer ging nach dem verschossenen Elfmeter echt hart mit ihm um.
This bike is a workhorse, taking me through rough terrains without any trouble.
Dieses Fahrrad ist ein Arbeitstier und bringt mich mühelos durch unwegsames Gelände.
It's too tight and rough to turn with my hand.
Es ist zu eng und ruppig zu drehen mit meiner hand.
It is too rough to ferry anyone across the water today.
Heute ist es zu stürmisch, um jemanden über das Wasser zu setzen.
The pavement was too rough for my new high heels.
Der Bodenbelag war zu rau für meine neuen High Heels.
Forged parts are rarely used in their rough as-forged state.
Die Schmiedeteile werden selten im Rohzustand verwendet.
rough: Examples and translations in context
His fingers grazed over the chopped stone, feeling its rough surface.
Seine Finger strichen über den rauen Stein und spürten dessen unebene Oberfläche.
The skateboard's wheels rolled smoothly over the rough pavement.
Die Rollen des Skateboards rollten sanft über den rauen Asphalt.
The surf was particularly rough yesterday, making it difficult to ride.
Die Brandung war gestern besonders rau, was das Wellenreiten erschwerte.
The child ran over and planted a kiss on grandma's rough cheek.
Das Kind rannte hinüber und drückte Oma einen Kuss auf die raue Wange.
These sturdy boots are just the job for hiking in rough mountain terrain.
Diese robusten Stiefel sind fürs Wandern im rauen Gebirge genau das Richtige.
The shock absorber works by dissipating energy during rough driving conditions.
Der Stoßdämpfer funktioniert, indem er Energie bei rauen Fahrbedingungen absorbiert.
Compassion from friends can truly smooth down life's rough patches.
Mitgefühl von Freunden kann wirklich die rauen Stellen des Lebens glätten.
She will accidentally skin her arm on the rough fence.
Sie wird sich versehentlich den Arm am rauen Zaun aufkratzen.
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