No. 13,527 in German
brutale
"Brutale" in German means "brutal" or "violent" in English.
In a sentence
Ihr Talent im Klavierspiel ist einfach brutal.
Her talent in piano playing is simply incredible.
Here, 'brutal' is used colloquially to emphasize something extraordinary or impressive in a positive way.
Die brutale Hitze führte zu vielen Erschöpfungen.
The intense heat led to many cases of exhaustion.
In this sentence, 'brutal' describes something harsh or severe, specifically the extreme heat.
Die brutale Realität des Lebens ist manchmal schwer zu akzeptieren.
The harsh reality of life is sometimes hard to accept.
Here, 'brutal' is used figuratively to emphasize the tough or unrelenting aspects of reality.
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