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AdjectiveA1
hässlich
/ˈhɛslɪç/
ugly
Antonyms
schön
Usage Note
Strong word — use with care when describing people. More commonly used for things like weather, objects, or designs. The double-s is written 'ä' + 'ss'.
Example Sentences
Das Bild ist hässlich.
The picture is ugly.
Das Wetter ist heute hässlich.
The weather is awful today.