NOUN
Übel/ˈyːbl̩/evil; harm; nausea
Übel is a German noun that means evil, harm, or nausea. It is pronounced /ˈyːbl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Übel".
Definitions
1.something morally bad or harmful(bad thing; evil)
a.an evil or bad thing; calamity
Korruption ist ein großes Übel in vielen Ländern.—Corruption is a great evil in many countries.
2.misfortune; harm; affliction(harm; affliction)
a.physical or mental harm, affliction
Das Übel nahm kein Ende.—The affliction did not come to an end.
3.feeling of sickness, nausea (rare, formal or in compounds)(physical discomfort)
a.nausea or queasiness
Mir ist übel vom Schaukeln.—I feel nauseous from the rocking.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Übel | die Übel |
| Genitive | des Übels | der Übel |
| Dative | dem Übel | den Übeln |
| Accusative | das Übel | die Übel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Übel" mean in English?
- "Übel" means evil, harm, or nausea. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Übel"?
- "Übel" is pronounced /ˈyːbl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Übel" der, die, or das?
- "Übel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Übel"?
- The plural of "Übel" is "Übel".
- What part of speech is "Übel"?
- "Übel" is a noun in German.
