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rough

rough

Meaning of rough

coarse feel

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British English/ˈrʌf/
American English/ˈrʌf/
Russian transcription[ˈɡrubɨj]
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rough with Russian translation

rough usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Грубый камень поранил мне ладонь, когда я его поднял.

The rough stone hurt my palm when I picked it up.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её шарф имеет грубую текстуру, но согревает.

Her scarf has a rough texture but keeps her warm. Example Translation 1:

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rough belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

roughгрубый
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

rough synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between rough / rude / bumpy / scratchy / stiff / gritty

🇬🇧English
rough

general term for uneven or not smooth surfaces; also for manner

A1Very Often

The table has a rough surface.

У стола грубая поверхность.

🇬🇧English

impolite or offensive in behaviour or speech

A2Very Often

It was rude to interrupt her while she was speaking.

Было грубо перебивать её, пока она говорила.

B
🇬🇧English
bumpy

having bumps or raised areas; leads to an uneven ride or feel

A2Often

We drove over a bumpy track.

Мы ехали по ухабистому пути.

🇬🇧English

irritating to the skin; textured in a way that scratches

A2Often

This sweater is scratchy on my neck.

Этот свитер царапает мне шею.

🇬🇧English

rigid or inflexible; also used of formal behaviour

A2Often

The fabric felt stiff after washing.

Ткань стала жёсткой после стирки.

🇬🇧English

contains small hard particles (like grit); metaphorically 'determined'

A2Often

Her hair felt gritty after the windy day at the beach.

Её волосы были песчаными после ветреного дня на пляже.

🇬🇧English

having visible grains or small particles; also used for photos with noise

A2Often

The cake had a slightly grainy texture.

У торта была слегка зернистая структура.

A
🇬🇧English
abrasive

capable of wearing away by rubbing; also harsh or brusque in manner

B1Often

An abrasive cleaner can remove paint.

Абразивное чистящее средство может удалить краску.

R
🇬🇧English
rugged

rough in terrain or appearance but implies toughness and durability

A2Often

The hikers crossed rugged terrain.

Путешественники пересекли суровую местность.

N
🇬🇧English
nubby

having small raised lumps or nubs, often about fabric

A2Rarely

The nubby texture of the blanket felt warm.

Пупырчатая текстура одеяла была тёплой на ощупь.

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How to pronounce rough and what this word means

rough translation: грубый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce rough

/ˈrʌf/

rough translation

грубый

rough examples

The rough stone hurt my palm when I picked it up.

rough transcription

/ˈrʌf/, /ˈrʌf/

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rough meaning: what does it mean?

coarse feel

rough pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

rough is pronounced as /ˈrʌf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

rough definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The rough stone hurt my palm when I picked it up. Translation: Грубый камень поранил мне ладонь, когда я его поднял.

Is rough part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, rough (грубый) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is rough part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, rough (грубый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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