Schlimm Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schlimm" is mainly used as adjective meaning "bad", "serious" or "grave". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "schlimm"

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Meanings of "schlimm" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Bad, serious, or unpleasant"

"Schlimm", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist eine schlimme Nachricht.That is bad news.
  2. Seine Verletzung war nicht so schlimm, wie wir befürchtet hatten.His injury was not as bad as we had feared.
  3. Die Situation wird immer schlimmer.The situation is getting worse and worse.

2.) "In a bad or serious manner"

"Schlimm", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist nicht so schlimm, wie es aussieht.It's not as bad as it looks.
  2. Die Wirtschaft hat sich schlimm entwickelt.The economy has developed badly.
  3. Er hat sich schlimm verletzt.He was badly injured.
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