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"
Its most important properties are:
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.
- Definition: "Bad, unpleasant, or disgusting."
- Translation(s): bad, unpleasant, disgusting, foul, nasty, sick, nauseous
- Synonym(s): schlecht, schlimm, unangenehm
- Antonym(s): gut
- Related word(s): ekelhaft, widerlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Essen schmeckt übel.
- Mir ist übel von dem Geruch.
- Er hat eine üble Laune heute.
2.) "Badly, unpleasantly, or severely"
"übel", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a bad or unpleasant way."
- Translation(s): badly, unpleasantly, terribly, severely
- Synonym(s): schlecht, schlimm
- Antonym(s): gut
- Related word(s): böse, arg
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat mich übel behandelt.
- Das ist übel ausgegangen.
- Sie wurde übel zugerichtet.
3.) "An interjection expressing disgust"
"übel", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "An expression of disgust or displeasure."
- Translation(s): ugh, yuck, gross, awful
- Synonym(s): Igitt, Pfui
- Antonym(s): Gut
- Related word(s): Bäh, Wäh
📝 Some usage examples:
- Übel! Das schmeckt ja furchtbar.
- Übel! Wie kann man nur so etwas tun?
- Übel! Dieser Geruch ist unerträglich.
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