The Swedish term "barsk, sträv" matches the English term "gruff"
| other swedish words that include "barsk" : | english : | 
|---|---|
| barsk, hård, sträv | harsh | 
| oländig, skrovlig, kantig, barsk | rugged | 
| bister, akterskepp, barsk, akter, hård | stern | 
| other swedish words that include "barsk" : | english : | 
|---|---|
| barsk, hård, sträv | harsh | 
| oländig, skrovlig, kantig, barsk | rugged | 
| bister, akterskepp, barsk, akter, hård | stern |