evil in German
evil in German is böse, übel, Böse — evil means deeply immoral and cruel; deliberately intending to cause harm.
evil in German
böse
Intending to harm; malevolent.
übel
Intending to harm; malevolent.
Böse
Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.
Übel
Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.
What does "evil" mean?
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adjective Deeply immoral and cruel; deliberately intending to cause harm.
"The story's villain is a genuinely evil character with no redeeming qualities."
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adjective Unpleasant or unlucky, in a milder, informal sense.
"That coffee has an evil aftertaste."
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noun Moral wickedness, or the force believed to cause suffering and wrongdoing in the world.
"The film explores the nature of good and evil."
evil in a sentence
- The story's villain is a genuinely evil character with no redeeming qualities.
- It was an evil act, committed with no remorse.
- That coffee has an evil aftertaste.
- The film explores the nature of good and evil.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "evil" in German?
"evil" in German is böse, übel, Böse. evil means: Deeply immoral and cruel; deliberately intending to cause harm.
How do you use "evil" in a sentence?
Example: "The story's villain is a genuinely evil character with no redeeming qualities." In German, "evil" is böse, übel, Böse.
Are there other ways to say "evil" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "evil": böse, übel, Böse, Übel.
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