die Rube
Translation
turnip, boor, lout, yokel
Examples
Die Rube ist ein altes Wintergemüse.
The turnip is an old winter vegetable.
Nenn ihn nicht einen Rube!
Don't call him a boor!
Grammar Patterns
((die Rube)) turnip, boor Die Rube ist ein altes Wintergemüse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rübe (turnip), Flegel (lout); Antonyms: Gentleman
Etymology
From Old High German 'ruoba', an older form of the modern German 'Rübe' (turnip).
Memory Tips
Think of it as an old-fashioned word for 'Rübe'. For the meaning 'boor', connect it to the English word 'rude'.