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schrecklich

terrible

Meaning of schrecklich

Extremely bad or causing strong discomfort.

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German[ˈʃʁɛklɪç]
terrible
schrecklich - terrible
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What's the difference between schrecklich / furchtbar / schlimm

🇩🇪German
schrecklich

More emotional and intense, emphasizes shock or horror; sounds somewhat more formal or emphatic.

B1Often

Die Bilder vom Unglück waren entsetzlich anzusehen.

Смотреть на кадры с несчастного случая было ужасно.

🇩🇪German

A general strong negative adjective; used for very bad or upsetting things in many contexts.

B1Very Often

Der Film gestern war furchtbar, ich habe mich gelangweilt.

Фильм вчера был ужасный, мне было скучно.

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🇩🇪German
schlimm

More general and less intense than 'schrecklich'; suitable for indicating a bad situation or consequence.

B1Very Often

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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