Spröde Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Spröde" is used as adjective with the meaning of "brittle", "fragile" or "chapped".

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Meanings of "spröde" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Brittle or fragile, especially to the touch"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die spröde Haut braucht Feuchtigkeit.Dry skin needs moisture.
  2. Das spröde Glas zerbrach leicht.The brittle glass broke easily.
  3. Ihre Haare sind spröde und trocken.Her hair is brittle and dry.

2.) "Distant or unfriendly in demeanor"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein sprödes Verhalten machte es schwer, ihn zu mögen.His aloof behavior made it hard to like him.
  2. Sie war spröde und sprach kaum mit den Gästen.She was reserved and barely spoke to the guests.
  3. Er hat eine spröde Art, die Menschen abschreckt.He has an unapproachable manner that deters people.
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