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furchtbar

awful

Meaning of furchtbar

very bad

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German[ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯]
awful
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furchtbar with English translation

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furchtbar belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

furchtbarawful
Jahreszeitenseasons of the year
Frühlingspring
Winterwinter
beginnenbegin
endenend
Temperaturtemperature

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What's the difference between furchtbar / schrecklich / schlimm

🇩🇪German
furchtbar

Stronger and more expressive than the basic synonym, meaning “horrific” or “extremely awful.”

B1Often

Die Kälte war entsetzlich.

Холод был ужасным.

🇩🇪German

Very common, general word meaning “terrible” or “awful,” with a strong negative evaluation.

B1Very Often

Das Wetter war heute schrecklich.

Погода сегодня была ужасной.

S
🇩🇪German
schlimm

A broader and often softer word meaning “bad,” “serious,” or “unpleasant”; not always as strong as “furchtbar.”

B1Very Often

Das Wetter ist heute schlimm.

Погода сегодня плохая.

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How to pronounce furchtbar and what this word means

furchtbar translation: awful. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce furchtbar

[ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯]

furchtbar translation

awful

furchtbar transcription

[ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯]

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furchtbar meaning: what does it mean?

sehr schlecht; äußerst unangenehm oder schrecklich

furchtbar pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

furchtbar is pronounced as [ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is furchtbar part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, furchtbar (awful) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is furchtbar part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, furchtbar (awful) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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