Übel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Übel" is mainly used as adjective meaning "bad", "unpleasant" or "disgusting". It is also used as adverb and particle.

Essential properties of "übel"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Bad, unpleasant, disgusting, or causing sickness"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Essen schmeckt übel.The food tastes bad.
  2. Mir ist übel von dem Geruch.I feel sick from the smell.
  3. Er hat eine üble Laune heute.He is in a bad mood today.

2.) "Badly, unpleasantly, or severely"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat mich übel behandelt.He treated me badly.
  2. Das ist übel ausgegangen.That turned out badly.
  3. Sie wurde übel zugerichtet.She was severely injured.

3.) "An interjection expressing disgust"

"übel", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Übel! Das schmeckt ja furchtbar.Ugh! That tastes terrible.
  2. Übel! Wie kann man nur so etwas tun?Ugh! How can one do such a thing?
  3. Übel! Dieser Geruch ist unerträglich.Ugh! This smell is unbearable.
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