grov

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Danish [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Middle Low German grof.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ɡrɔv/, [ɡ̊ʁɒwˀ]

Adjective [edit]

grov (neuter groft, definite and plural grove, comparative grovere, superlative grovest)

  1. coarse
  2. rough
  3. crude
  4. rude
  5. gross

Swedish [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

Adjective [edit]

grov (comparative grövre, superlative grövst)

  1. coarse; composed of large parts or particles
  2. coarse; not refined
  3. rough, unpolished; as of language
  4. serious, far-reaching; as in a "serious crime" or a "serious mistake"
  5. thick (heavy in build)

Usage notes [edit]

Weak inflection also exist, but is less common. The predicative forms would then be "grov - grovare - grovast".

Derived terms [edit]