Ruw
Example: De ruw oppervlakte van de steen voelt vreemd aan.
Definition
"Ruw" describes a surface or texture that is coarse, uneven, or not smooth, often causing a tactile sensation that feels harsh or irregular, as in the example phrase 'De ruw oppervlakte van de steen voelt vreemd aan.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "ruw" originates from Middle Dutch and Old Dutch, related to the German word 'rau,' both meaning rough or coarse. Did you know? The word has been used for centuries to describe textures that are not smooth or polished.
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"Ruw" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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