ADJECTIVE
grob/ɡʁɔp/rough; coarse; rude
grob is a German adjective that means rough, coarse, or rude. It is pronounced /ɡʁɔp/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gröber" and "gröbsten".
Definitions
1.not fine or smooth; rough or coarse(texture, shape)
a.having a rough or coarse surface or granularity
Das Brot ist aus grobem Mehl gebacken.—The bread is baked from coarse flour.
2.rude; impolite in manner or language(behavior, language)
a.acting or speaking in a rude or harsh way
Er hat in der Diskussion sehr grobe Worte gewählt.—He chose very rude words in the discussion.
3.approximate; not exact or detailed(approximation, degree)
a.giving only an approximate or broad value
Das ist nur eine grobe Schätzung.—That's just a rough estimate.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | grob |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gröber |
| Superlative | gröbsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grob" mean in English?
- "grob" means rough, coarse, or rude. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "grob"?
- "grob" is pronounced /ɡʁɔp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "grob"?
- The comparative of "grob" is "gröber" and the superlative is "gröbsten".
- What part of speech is "grob"?
- "grob" is a adjective in German.
