Adjective
übel
Pronunciation: /ˈyːbəl/
bad, evil, terrible (not good, in quality or morality)
B2
rank #2,068
Meanings
Adjective
- bad, evil, terrible (not good, in quality or morality)
- unwell, sick, queasy, nauseous
Example sentence
Der Gesang war wirklich übel.
The singing was really very bad.
Usage
- ein übler Fehler — a bad or serious mistake
- Mir ist übel. — I feel sick; a separate common meaning
Der Abfall verbreitete einen üblen Geruch.
The waste gave off a terrible smell.