der Rüde
Translation
male dog, dog (male), brute, boor
Examples
Der Rüde gehört unserem Nachbarn.
The male dog belongs to our neighbour.
Sei nicht so ein Rüde zu ihr!
Don't be such a brute to her!
Grammar Patterns
ein Rüde (noun, masculine) a male dog, a brute He is a real brute.
Similar Words
Synonyms: male dog; (fig.) brute, boor. Antonym: Hündin (female dog).
Etymology
From Old High German 'rudio' (dog). Not related to English 'rude', but the similar sound is a helpful mnemonic for the figurative meaning.
Memory Tips
The sound of 'Rüde' is close to 'rude,' which perfectly matches its figurative meaning of a rude, boorish man.