ADJECTIVE
schlecht/ʃlɛçt/bad; poor; evil
schlecht is a German adjective that means bad, poor, or evil. It is pronounced /ʃlɛçt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schlechter" and "schlechtesten".
Definitions
1.of low quality or not good(quality, value)
a.not good or unsatisfactory
Das Essen ist heute wirklich schlecht.—The food is really bad today.
2.not well; in a bad state(health, condition)
a.ill or unwell
Mir ist schlecht.—I feel sick.
3.immoral or wicked(morality, behavior)
a.evil; morally bad
Er hat etwas Schlechtes getan.—He did something bad.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schlecht |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schlechter |
| Superlative | schlechtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlecht" mean in English?
- "schlecht" means bad, poor, or evil. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schlecht"?
- "schlecht" is pronounced /ʃlɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schlecht"?
- The comparative of "schlecht" is "schlechter" and the superlative is "schlechtesten".
- What part of speech is "schlecht"?
- "schlecht" is a adjective in German.
