ADJECTIVE
hässlich/ˈhɛslɪç/ugly; hideous; unpleasant (in appearance)
hässlich is a German adjective that means ugly, hideous, or unpleasant (in appearance). It is pronounced /ˈhɛslɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "hässlicher" and "hässlichsten".
Definitions
1.physically unattractive; lacking beauty(appearance, aesthetic)
a.of people or animals: not good-looking
Sie findet sich in dem neuen Kleid hässlich.—She finds herself ugly in the new dress.
b.of things, objects, buildings: not beautiful
Das ist ein hässliches Haus.—That is an ugly house.
2.morally bad or mean; unpleasant in nature or content(figurative, behavior)
a.referring to actions, words, or situations that are offensive, mean, or aggressive
Er machte eine hässliche Bemerkung über sie.—He made a nasty remark about her.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | hässlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | hässlicher |
| Superlative | hässlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hässlich" mean in English?
- "hässlich" means ugly, hideous, or unpleasant (in appearance). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "hässlich"?
- "hässlich" is pronounced /ˈhɛslɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "hässlich"?
- The comparative of "hässlich" is "hässlicher" and the superlative is "hässlichsten".
- What part of speech is "hässlich"?
- "hässlich" is a adjective in German.
