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gruff

English translation: dregs

12:24 May 1, 2016
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Norwegian term or phrase: gruff
«Ali Kaffe kurerer gruff».
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Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Local time: 17:47
English translation:dregs
Explanation:
While the term "gruff" is an artificially created portmanteau for marketing purposes, between the 'unpleasant coffee grounds' connotation and the 'inconvenience and annoyance' connotation you might be able to use 'dregs', depending on the context.

Both 'gruff' and 'dregs' are used about the last bit of coffee and grounds in your cup, AND about something unpleasant you'd rather do without.
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Invi Brenna
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:47
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dregs


Explanation:
While the term "gruff" is an artificially created portmanteau for marketing purposes, between the 'unpleasant coffee grounds' connotation and the 'inconvenience and annoyance' connotation you might be able to use 'dregs', depending on the context.

Both 'gruff' and 'dregs' are used about the last bit of coffee and grounds in your cup, AND about something unpleasant you'd rather do without.

Example sentence(s):
  • Ali Coffee: Removes the dregs from your life
Invi Brenna
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:47
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Nice one
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