unrund
Translation
not running smoothly, uneven, rough, not round
Examples
Der Motor läuft unrund.
The engine is running rough.
Die Verhandlungen liefen unrund.
The negotiations did not go smoothly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) runs rough/unevenly ((sth.)) is not running smoothly The engine is running rough.
Similar Words
Synonyms: holprig, ungleichmäßig; Antonyms: rund, reibungslos, glatt
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'rund' (round, smooth). Literally means 'not round'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that's 'not round' when it should be, like a tire. It won't work smoothly. This applies metaphorically to anything not proceeding as it should.