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Derb Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Derb" is used as adjective with the meaning of "rude", "coarse" or "crude".
Essential properties of "derb"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
Regular
- Comparative: derber
- Superlative: am derbsten
Meanings of "derb" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Rude or coarse (behavior/language)"
- Definition: "Rude or coarse in behavior or language."
- Translation(s): rude, coarse, crude, rough
- Synonym(s): grob, rau, ungehobelt
- Antonym(s): fein, höflich, sanft
- Related word(s): derbheit, grobheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sein Humor ist oft derb und direkt.
- Die derben Worte des Mannes schockierten die Zuhörer.
- Er machte einen derben Witz, der nicht jedem gefiel.
2.) "Strong or resistant (physical)"
- Definition: "Strong or resistant, especially in physical contexts."
- Translation(s): sturdy, robust, tough, strong
- Synonym(s): robust, stark, kräftig
- Antonym(s): schwach, zerbrechlich, empfindlich
- Related word(s): stärke, robustheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die derbe Jacke hielt ihn warm im Winter.
- Er trug derbe Stiefel für die Wanderung.
- Das Material ist derb und langlebig.
3.) "Unrefined or crude (textures/flavors)"
- Definition: "Unrefined or crude, especially in textures or flavors."
- Translation(s): rough, coarse, unrefined, rustic
- Synonym(s): rau, grob, ungeschliffen
- Antonym(s): fein, glatt, raffiniert
- Related word(s): rohheit, ungeschliffenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Wein hatte einen derben Geschmack.
- Das Brot war derb und sättigend.
- Die derbe Textur des Stoffes war ungewöhnlich.