harsch
Translation
harsh, severe, rough, abrasive
Examples
Er antwortete mit einem harschen Ton.
He answered in a harsh tone.
Nach dem harschen Winter kam der Frühling.
After the harsh winter, spring came.
Grammar Patterns
a harsh ... (attributive) He used a harsh tone.
Similar Words
rau (rough), streng (strict); Antonyms: sanft (gentle), mild (mild)
Etymology
Related to 'hart' (hard). 'Harschen' is a declined form of the adjective 'harsch'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to 'harsh'. The '-en' ending is a common adjective declension.