schrecklich
terrible
Extremely bad or causing strong discomfort.
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More emotional and intense, emphasizes shock or horror; sounds somewhat more formal or emphatic.
Die Bilder vom Unglück waren entsetzlich anzusehen.
Смотреть на кадры с несчастного случая было ужасно.
A general strong negative adjective; used for very bad or upsetting things in many contexts.
Der Film gestern war furchtbar, ich habe mich gelangweilt.
Фильм вчера был ужасный, мне было скучно.
More general and less intense than 'schrecklich'; suitable for indicating a bad situation or consequence.
Es ist schlimm, dass du den Zug verpasst hast.
Плохо, что ты опоздал на поезд.
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schrecklich translation: terrible. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schrecklich
[ˈʃʁɛklɪç]
schrecklich translation
terrible
schrecklich transcription
[ˈʃʁɛklɪç]
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schrecklich meaning: what does it mean?
sehr schlecht, unangenehm oder schlimm
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