rabiat
aggressive
Acting wildly and violently, without regard for others.
EXAMPLE
Der rabiate Mann schlug gegen die Tür und schrie die Nachbarn an.
The aggressive man hit the door and yelled at the neighbors.
rabiat
aggressive / rough
rabiat – rabiater – am rabiatesten
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Meanings
rabiat
rough / harsh
Very rough, harsh, or unfriendly in dealing with others or in carrying out an action.
EXAMPLE
Die Verkäuferin wies die Beschwerden der Kunden rabiat zurück.
The saleswoman harshly dismissed the customers' complaints.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry rabiat, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | rabiat |
|---|---|
| comparative | rabiater |
| superlative | am rabiatesten |
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Negative connotation
'Rabiat' (aggressive / rough) almost always has a distinctly negative connotation. The word describes behavior or an approach that is judged to be inappropriately harsh, aggressive, or rough.
EXAMPLE
Sein rabiater Ton verärgerte die gesamte Gruppe.
His aggressive tone angered the entire group.
Context clue
When it refers to a person's shouting, threats, or physical aggression, 'rabiat' (aggressive) usually describes violent behavior. When it refers to an approach, reaction, or measures, the focus is on the rough and ruthless way of acting.
EXAMPLE
Der rabiat auftretende Mann musste das Gebäude verlassen.
The man behaving violently had to leave the building.
Die Behörde ging mit rabiaten Maßnahmen gegen die Demonstration vor.
The authorities took harsh measures against the demonstration.
Typical collocations
When it refers to a rough approach, 'rabiat' (rough / harsh) often occurs with words such as 'Methode' (method), 'Maßnahme' (measure), 'Vorgehen' (approach), 'Reaktion' (reaction), or 'Ton' (tone). The expression 'rabiat vorgehen' (to take a rough approach) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Der Chef ging rabiat gegen jede Kritik vor.
The boss took a harsh approach to any criticism.
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