This is the 799th most frequent Swedish word.
grov
Coarse, rough, or crude.
In this sentence, 'grov' describes the physical thickness or sturdiness of the rope, illustrating its use as an adjective for tangible attributes.
Han använde ett grovt rep för att dra båten.
He used a thick rope to pull the boat.
Here, 'grov' depicts the figurative harshness or crudeness of the jokes, showing its application to intangible qualities like behavior or language.
Hennes skämt var grova och opassande.
Her jokes were crude and inappropriate.
In this example, 'grov' is used metaphorically to emphasize the degree of the exaggeration, highlighting its versatility to express intensities or extents of actions or descriptions.