grober
Translation
rough, coarse, rude, approximate
Examples
Ein grober Fehler wurde gemacht.
A big mistake was made.
Das ist ein Fall von grober Fahrlässigkeit.
That is a case of gross negligence.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) + Noun (masculine) attributively (masculine nouns) ein grober Fehler
Similar Words
Synonyms: rau, unhöflich, ungenau; Antonyms: fein, sanft, höflich, genau
Etymology
Inflected form of the adjective 'grob'. The '-er' ending is used for masculine singular nominative nouns. It is also the comparative form of 'grob'.
Memory Tips
This form appears before a masculine noun, e.g., 'ein grober Fehler' (a big mistake). It also means 'rougher' or 'coarser'.