Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

schlecht

Translation (Übersetzung) bad
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃlɛçt]
A1
Adjective
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adjective basic vocabulary emotion opposites quality A1-core
Schlecht is a fundamental German adjective used to describe something of poor quality, unfavorable condition, or negative state. It can describe objects, situations, health, and moral character. The comparative form is 'schlechter' and superlative is 'am schlechtesten'. It's one of the most common adjectives in German.

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schlecht is a German Adjective

Learn schlecht meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. schlecht is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

schlecht Examples (Beispiele) in English

schlecht examples with English translations. See how to use schlecht in sentences. schlecht example sentences in English below.

Das Wetter ist heute schlecht.
The weather is bad today.
Describing weather conditions
Er hat schlechte Laune.
He is in a bad mood.
Describing emotional state
Das ist eine schlechte Idee.
That's a bad idea.
Judging quality of an idea
Mir ist schlecht.
I feel sick/nauseous.
Physical discomfort
Sie ist schlecht in Mathematik.
She is bad at mathematics.
Academic ability

schlecht — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for schlecht — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich bin schlecht in Deutsch
    Ich bin schlecht in Deutsch
    This is actually correct - 'schlecht in etwas sein' means to be bad at something. Some learners think it should be 'schlecht bei' but 'in' is correct.
  • Das Essen schmeckt schlecht
    Das Essen schmeckt schlecht
    This is correct usage. Some learners incorrectly use 'schlecht' only for moral judgments, but it's correct for taste too.
  • Er ist ein schlecht Mann
    Er ist ein schlechter Mann
    Adjectives must be declined. Before masculine nouns, it becomes 'schlechter' with appropriate endings.
  • Sie fühlt sich schlecht
    Sie fühlt sich schlecht
    This is correct for feeling unwell. Some learners think it should be 'krank' but 'schlecht' is common for temporary discomfort.

schlecht Word Family - schlecht Related Words - schlecht Family Members

schlecht Word Family (Wortfamilie)

schlecht word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn schlecht family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore schlecht related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Comparative Form (Komparativform)
schlechter
Meaning: worse
Example: Dieser Film ist schlechter als der andere.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am schlechtesten
Meaning: worst
Example: Das ist der am schlechtesten bewertete Film.
Adjective
Noun Form (Substantivierte Form)
das Schlechte
Meaning: the bad (thing)
Example: Das Gute und das Schlechte im Leben.
Noun

schlecht Usage - schlecht Collocations - schlecht Idioms - schlecht Synonyms - schlecht Antonyms

schlecht Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use schlecht in context. Discover schlecht collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master schlecht usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

schlecht Collocations (Kollokationen)

schlecht collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn schlecht word combinations and how to use schlecht with other words naturally.

schlechte Laune
bad mood
High frequency
schlechtes Wetter
bad weather
High frequency
schlechte Nachrichten
bad news
High frequency
schlechter Geschmack
bad taste
Medium frequency
schlechte Angewohnheit
bad habit
Medium frequency
schlechte Qualität
poor quality
Medium frequency
schlechte Erfahrung
bad experience
Medium frequency
schlechte Note
bad grade
High frequency
schlechte Entscheidung
bad decision
Medium frequency
schlechte Stimmung
bad atmosphere
Medium frequency

schlecht Idioms (Redewendungen)

schlecht idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing schlecht with meanings and explanations. Master schlecht expressions used in everyday German.

Schlecht gelaunt sein
To be in a bad mood
Describes someone who is irritable or unhappy
Schlecht von jemandem denken
To think badly of someone
To have a negative opinion about someone
Schlecht drauf sein
To be feeling down
To be in a depressed or unhappy state
Schlecht in Form sein
To be out of shape
To be physically unfit or performing poorly
Schlecht wegkommen
To come off badly
To end up in a worse position than others

schlecht Synonyms (Synonyme)

schlecht synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for schlecht and expand your German vocabulary. Learn schlecht similar words and their usage.

schlimm
Meaning: bad, terrible
High similarity
übel
Meaning: bad, nasty
Medium similarity
miserabel
Meaning: miserable, awful
Medium similarity
ungenügend
Meaning: insufficient, inadequate
Low similarity
unzureichend
Meaning: insufficient, inadequate
Low similarity
nachteilig
Meaning: disadvantageous
Low similarity
ungünstig
Meaning: unfavorable
Low similarity

schlecht Antonyms (Antonyme)

schlecht antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to schlecht. Discover schlecht opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

gut
Meaning: good
ausgezeichnet
Meaning: excellent
hervorragend
Meaning: outstanding
toll
Meaning: great, awesome
prima
Meaning: great, fine
vorteilhaft
Meaning: advantageous
positiv
Meaning: positive

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schlecht Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

schlecht semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to schlecht. Explore schlecht related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn schlecht contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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