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

Positiveschlimm
Comparativeschlimmer
Superlativeschlimmsten

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.

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