ADJECTIVE
übel/ˈyːbl̩/bad; nauseous; evil
übel is a German adjective that means bad, nauseous, or evil. It is pronounced /ˈyːbl̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "übler" and "übelsten".
Definitions
1.bad; unpleasant(general)
a.morally or practically bad, negative, or harmful
Es ist übel, andere zu belügen.—It is bad to lie to others.
b.serious, unfortunate (situation)
Die Lage sieht übel aus.—The situation looks bad.
2.feeling sick or nauseous(health)
a.to feel ill or nauseated
Mir ist übel geworden.—I became nauseous.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | übel |
|---|---|
| Comparative | übler |
| Superlative | übelsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "übel" mean in English?
- "übel" means bad, nauseous, or evil. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "übel"?
- "übel" is pronounced /ˈyːbl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "übel"?
- The comparative of "übel" is "übler" and the superlative is "übelsten".
- What part of speech is "übel"?
- "übel" is a adjective in German.
