No. 6,086 in German
cruel
The German word "cruel" means "brutal" or "mean" in English.
In a sentence
Das Wetter ist heute wirklich grausam.
The weather is really cruel today.
'Grausam' is used to describe the harsh nature of the weather conditions, metaphorically invoking cruelty.
Der König war grausam zu seinem Volk.
The king was cruel to his people.
'Grausam' refers to the deliberate and oppressive behavior of the king towards his subjects.
Es ist grausam, Tiere schlecht zu behandeln.
It is cruel to treat animals poorly.
'Grausam' conveys the moral reprehensibility of mistreating animals, focusing on ethical judgment.
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