Grob oder rau im Umgang oder in der Textur.
Harsh or rough in manner or texture.
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Seine schroffen Bemerkungen verärgerten alle. — His abrasive comments upset everyone.
Verwende ein feines Schleifmittel, um das Holz zu glätten. — Use a fine abrasive to smooth the wood.
Warum ist er so schroff zu neuen Kollegen? — Why is he so abrasive with new coworkers?
Dieses Schleifmittel ist zu grob für Glas. — This abrasive is too coarse for glass.
Er entschuldigte sich dafür, in der Besprechung so schroff gewesen zu sein. — He apologized for being abrasive at the meeting.
Welche Schleifmittel verwendest du für Metall? — Which abrasives do you use on metal?
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