🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

harte Stimme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: haʁtə ˈʃtɪmə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Harsh Voice/hɑːrʃ vɔɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Ihre harte Stimme machte das Gespräch unangenehm."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A vocal quality characterized by a rough, grating, or unpleasant sound.

    "Her harsh voice made it difficult for anyone to enjoy the conversation."
  2. 2

    A tone of voice that is stern or severe, often conveying disapproval.

    "He spoke to the children in a harsh voice, warning them to behave."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'harsh' originates from Old English 'earsce', meaning rough or unpleasant, while 'voice' comes from Latin 'vox', meaning sound produced by humans. The combination reflects a vocal quality that is unpleasant or grating.

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