harsch
Translation
harsh, severe, rough, abrasive
Examples
Seine harsche Kritik verletzte sie.
His harsh criticism hurt her.
Der Wind war harsch und kalt.
The wind was harsh and cold.
Die Oberfläche fühlt sich harsch an.
The surface feels rough.
Grammar Patterns
to be harsh The wind was harsh.
Similar Words
rau (rough), streng (strict); Antonyms: sanft (gentle), mild (mild)
Etymology
Related to the German word 'hart' (hard). The sound is very similar to the English 'harsh'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to its English equivalent, 'harsh', making it easy to remember.