Rough it Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹəf/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
RUHF it
ɹˈʌf/ /ˈɪt
RUHF it
Definition
To live without the usual comforts, often in basic or difficult conditions, for a short period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when talking about camping, travel, or temporary situations without modern conveniences. Doesn't imply permanent hardship. Common with 'have to', 'will', or questions ('Can you rough it?').
Spanish: vivir sin comodidades - arreglárselas sin lujosPortuguese (BR): viver sem conforto - se virar sem luxoPortuguese (PT): viver sem conforto - desenrascar-se sem luxoChinese (Simplified): 将就过活 - 忍受艰苦生活Chinese (Traditional): 將就過活 - 忍受艱苦生活Hindi: बिना सुविधा के रहना - कठिनाई में रहनाArabic: يعيش بدون رفاهية - يتحمل حياة صعبةBengali: কষ্ট করে থাকা - অল্প সুযোগ-সুবিধা নিয়ে থাকাRussian: жить в стеснённых условиях - обходиться без удобствJapanese: 不便な生活をするVietnamese: sống thiếu tiện nghiKorean: 불편하게 지내다Turkish: zorluklarla yaşamak - konforsuz yaşamakUrdu: آسانیوں کے بغیر گزارا کرناIndonesian: hidup sederhana - hidup tanpa kenyamanan
Example Sentences
We had to rough it without electricity for a week.
basic
If you go camping, you have to rough it.
basic
They didn’t mind roughing it for a few days in the mountains.
basic
I can't believe we had to rough it—no hot water, no Wi-Fi, nothing!
natural
Sometimes it's fun to rough it and disconnect from city life.
natural
I’m not sure if my kids could rough it—they’re so used to their gadgets.
natural