Meaning
rough, gruff, curt
- abrupt, rough, or unrefined in manner or speech
- harsh or severe in physical nature or lifestyle
In a sentence
Ha risposto con un tono rude che ha sorpreso tutti.
He answered in a gruff tone that surprised everyone.
Perché ti rivolgi sempre ai colleghi con modi così rudi?
Why do you always address colleagues with such rough manners?
Nonostante l'aspetto rude, ha un animo molto gentile.
Despite his gruff appearance, he has a very kind soul.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rude | masculine · singular |
| rude | feminine · singular |
| rudi | masculine · plural |
| rudi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in -e in the singular and serves both masculine and feminine; plural is 'rudi'.
- False friend: English 'rude' often means offensive or impolite, whereas Italian 'rude' specifically implies gruff, harsh, or unrefined.