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AdjectiveA1

schlecht

/ʃlɛçt/

bad

Antonyms

gut

Usage Note

'Mir geht es schlecht' is the standard way to say you feel unwell — physically or emotionally. Much more natural than other constructions at A1 level.

Example Sentences

Das Wetter ist heute schlecht.

The weather is bad today.

Mir geht es schlecht.

I am not doing well.

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