This is the 6086th most frequent German word.
cruel
The German word "cruel" means "brutal" or "mean" in English.
'Grausam' is used to describe the harsh nature of the weather conditions, metaphorically invoking cruelty.
Das Wetter ist heute wirklich grausam.
The weather is really cruel today.
'Grausam' refers to the deliberate and oppressive behavior of the king towards his subjects.
Der König war grausam zu seinem Volk.
The king was cruel to his people.
'Grausam' conveys the moral reprehensibility of mistreating animals, focusing on ethical judgment.