ADJECTIVE

böse/ˈbøːzə/evil; wicked; angry

böse is a German adjective that means evil, wicked, or angry. It is pronounced /ˈbøːzə/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "böser" and "bösesten".

Definitions

1.evil or wicked in nature or actions(character/morality)

a.malicious, malevolent, intending harm

Die Hexe gilt als böse.The witch is considered evil.

2.angry or annoyed at someone or something(emotion/reaction)

a.angry, upset

Bist du böse auf mich?Are you angry with me?

Adjective Forms

Positiveböse
Comparativeböser
Superlativebösesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "böse" mean in English?
"böse" means evil, wicked, or angry. 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.

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