Adjective
rüde
Pronunciation: /ˈʁyːdə/
rude, harsh
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- rude, harsh
Example sentence
Sein rüder Ton kam bei allen schlecht an.
His rude tone went down badly with everyone.
Word forms
rüde
Usage
- eine rüde Antwort — A rude or harsh reply.
- rüde / höflich — Harsh or rough versus polite.
Der rüde Umgangston überraschte die neuen Mitarbeiter.
The rude tone of interaction surprised the new employees.