No. 3,481 in German
kraus
"Kraus" means "curly" or "crinkly" in English.
In a sentence
Die alte Frau hatte krauses Haar.
The old woman had curly hair.
In this sentence, 'kraus' describes hair that is curly or wavy, emphasizing its texture.
Die Idee war noch völlig kraus in meinen Gedanken.
The idea was still totally vague in my thoughts.
Here, 'kraus' expresses something unclear or disorganized, metaphorically applied to thoughts or concepts.
Der Stoff fühlte sich kraus an.
The fabric felt rough and crinkled.
In this usage, 'kraus' refers to a physical texture of an object, indicating that the fabric is uneven or ridged.
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