ADJECTIVE
schlimm/ʃlɪm/bad; serious; awful
schlimm is a German adjective that means bad, serious, or awful. It is pronounced /ʃlɪm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schlimmer" and "schlimmsten".
Definitions
1.bad; unpleasant (of situations, events, or conditions)(general)
a.serious or unpleasant in a negative way
Die Situation ist schlimm.—The situation is bad.
b.awful or severe (intensified)
Der Unfall war wirklich schlimm.—The accident was really awful.
2.grave; serious (of consequences or outcomes)(consequences)
a.causing a lot of harm or problems
Es hat schlimme Folgen gehabt.—It had serious consequences.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schlimm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schlimmer |
| Superlative | schlimmsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlimm" mean in English?
- "schlimm" means bad, serious, or awful. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schlimm"?
- "schlimm" is pronounced /ʃlɪm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schlimm"?
- The comparative of "schlimm" is "schlimmer" and the superlative is "schlimmsten".
- What part of speech is "schlimm"?
- "schlimm" is a adjective in German.
