This is the 3481st most frequent German word.
kraus
"Kraus" means "curly" or "crinkly" in English.
In this sentence, 'kraus' describes hair that is curly or wavy, emphasizing its texture.
Die alte Frau hatte krauses Haar.
The old woman had curly hair.
Here, 'kraus' expresses something unclear or disorganized, metaphorically applied to thoughts or concepts.
Die Idee war noch völlig kraus in meinen Gedanken.
The idea was still totally vague in my thoughts.
In this usage, 'kraus' refers to a physical texture of an object, indicating that the fabric is uneven or ridged.