ADJECTIVE
böse/ˈbøːzə/angry; evil; bad
böse is a German adjective that means angry, evil, or bad. It is pronounced /ˈbøːzə/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "böser" and "bösesten".
Definitions
1.angry or annoyed with someone(feeling, attitude)
a.angry at, upset with (about a person or action)
Sei mir nicht böse, dass ich zu spät bin.—Don’t be angry at me for being late.
2.evil, bad in nature or intention(morality, character)
a.morally bad, wicked
Die Hexe war eine böse Figur im Märchen.—The witch was an evil character in the fairy tale.
3.bad, unpleasant(mildly negative, informal)
a.unpleasant or unfortunate (about a thing or outcome)
Wir hatten wirklich böse Probleme mit dem Auto.—We had really bad problems with the car.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | böse |
|---|---|
| Comparative | böser |
| Superlative | bösesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "böse" mean in English?
- "böse" means angry, evil, or bad. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "böse"?
- "böse" is pronounced /ˈbøːzə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "böse"?
- The comparative of "böse" is "böser" and the superlative is "bösesten".
- What part of speech is "böse"?
- "böse" is a adjective in German.
