der Rüde
Translation
male dog, dog (male), brute, lout
Examples
Der Rüde gehört unserem Nachbarn.
The male dog belongs to our neighbor.
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, lout. Antonym: Hündin (female dog).
Etymology
From Old High German 'rudio' (dog). It's a false cognate with English 'rude', but the similar sound is a great memory aid for its figurative meaning.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rude' man acting like a dog; that's a 'Rüde'.