bad in German
bad in German is schlecht, böse, unangenehm — bad means of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
bad in German
schlecht
böse
unangenehm
schlecht
(semantic change, amelioration, contranymic) Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
böse
(semantic change, amelioration, contranymic) Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
schlimm
(semantic change, amelioration, contranymic) Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
übel
(semantic change, amelioration, contranymic) Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
unangenehm
(semantic change, amelioration, contranymic) Good, superlative, excellent, cool.
pfui
Used to scold a misbehaving child or pet.
What does "bad" mean?
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adj Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
"The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad."
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adj Morally wrong or wicked.
"The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities."
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adj Not functioning correctly, spoiled, or faulty.
"Throw out the milk — it's gone bad."
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adj Severe or serious in degree.
"She has a bad headache today."
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bad in a sentence
- The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad.
- It was a bad day from start to finish.
- The villain in the story was truly bad, with no redeeming qualities.
- Stealing from a charity is a bad thing to do.
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What is "bad" in German?
"bad" in German is schlecht, böse, unangenehm. bad means: Of low quality, unpleasant, or unsatisfactory.
How do you use "bad" in a sentence?
Example: "The food at that restaurant was surprisingly bad." In German, "bad" is schlecht, böse, unangenehm.
Are there other ways to say "bad" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "bad": schlecht, böse, unangenehm, schlimm, übel, pfui.
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