grob
Translation
rough, coarse, rude, approximate
Examples
Der Stoff fühlt sich grob an.
The fabric feels coarse.
Das ist nur eine grobe Schätzung.
That is just a rough estimate.
Sein Verhalten war sehr grob.
His behaviour was very rude.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) as a predicative adjective The cloth is coarse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rau, unhöflich, ungenau; Antonyms: fein, sanft, höflich, genau
Etymology
From Old High German 'grob', meaning 'coarse, thick'. Related to the English word 'gross'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'grob' as the opposite of 'fein' (fine). It can mean 'not fine' in texture (coarse), in detail (approximate), or in manners (rude).