Adjective
knallhart
Pronunciation: /ˈknalˈhaʁt/
tough (all senses)
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- tough (all senses)
Example sentence
Die Prüfung war knallhart, aber trotzdem fair.
The exam was really tough, but fair all the same.
Usage
- knallhart verhandeln — Negotiate very firmly or uncompromisingly; informal.
- knallhart / nachgiebig — Very tough versus yielding or accommodating.
Die Jury urteilte knallhart über jeden Fehler.
The jury judged every mistake harshly.