adjective
grausig
szörnyű
The German word "grausig" is an adjective meaning "horrible," "gruesome," or "grisly." It describes something very unpleasant, shocking, or causing horror.
- It is related to "grausam" (cruel) but emphasizes the feeling of disgust or fright rather than cruelty.
Similar words:
- grauenhaft (horrible, horrifying)
- schrecklich (terrible, dreadful)
- furchtbar (terrible, awful)
Difference:
- "grausig" often highlights a creepy, ghastly, or eerie feeling, while "grauenhaft", "schrecklich", and "furchtbar" are broader terms for anything very bad or unpleasant.
- "Grausam" specifically relates to cruelty, involving intent to cause pain, whereas "grausig" refers more to the horrible appearance or nature of something.
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Examples
Diese Szene sieht grausig aus.adjective
Ez a jelenet szörnyen néz ki.
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