ADJECTIVE
hässlich/ˈhɛslɪç/ugly; hideous; unpleasant
hässlich is a German adjective that means ugly, hideous, or unpleasant. It is pronounced /ˈhɛslɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "hässlicher" and "hässlichsten".
Definitions
1.unpleasant to look at; not beautiful(appearance)
a.physically ugly
Das Gebäude ist wirklich hässlich.—The building is really ugly.
b.unattractive (in a broader sense, e.g. facial features, design)
Sie fand das Kleid hässlich.—She thought the dress was ugly.
2.mean, nasty, or unpleasant (figurative, of actions or comments)(behavior)
a.unpleasant or hurtful
Das war eine hässliche Bemerkung.—That was an unpleasant comment.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | hässlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | hässlicher |
| Superlative | hässlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "hässlich" mean in English?
- "hässlich" means ugly, hideous, or unpleasant. 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.
