A1 Expression خنثی

Das ist schlecht.

That is bad.

معنی

Used to express disapproval or a negative evaluation.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Germans value 'Klartext' (plain speaking). Saying 'Das ist schlecht' is seen as helpful because it identifies a problem clearly. In Austria, people might use 'Das ist blöd' or 'Das ist schiach' (dialect for ugly/bad) to express the same sentiment with a local flavor. Swiss German speakers might use 'Das isch nöd guet' (That is not good) which sounds slightly more reserved than the high German 'Das ist schlecht.' In German business, 'Das ist schlecht' is a common way to reject a proposal that doesn't meet technical standards. It is not an attack on the person's character.

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The 'Ich bin schlecht' Trap

Never say 'Ich bin schlecht' if you want to say you are sick. You will accidentally tell everyone you are a villain!

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Intensify it!

Add 'echt' (really) to sound more like a native speaker: 'Das ist echt schlecht!'

معنی

Used to express disapproval or a negative evaluation.

⚠️

The 'Ich bin schlecht' Trap

Never say 'Ich bin schlecht' if you want to say you are sick. You will accidentally tell everyone you are a villain!

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Intensify it!

Add 'echt' (really) to sound more like a native speaker: 'Das ist echt schlecht!'

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Directness is Kindness

Don't be afraid to use this phrase in Germany. Being direct is often seen as more respectful than being vague.

خودت رو بسنج

Which phrase should you use if you feel sick to your stomach?

Mir geht es nicht gut. ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: c

'Mir ist schlecht' is the fixed expression for feeling nauseous.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'schlecht'.

Das ist eine _________ Idee.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Since 'Idee' is feminine ({die|f}), the adjective must take the '-e' ending in the attributive position.

Match the reaction to the situation.

Situation: You lost your wallet. Reaction: ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Losing a wallet is a negative event, so 'Das ist schlecht' is the appropriate reaction.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Mein {Fahrrad|n} ist kaputt. B: Oh, ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

B is reacting to the situation of the broken bike.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Schlecht vs. Schade

Das ist schlecht
Broken phone Objective problem
Bad grades Poor result
Das ist schade
Friend can't come Regret
Last cookie gone Pity

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Which phrase should you use if you feel sick to your stomach? Choose A1

Mir geht es nicht gut. ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: c

'Mir ist schlecht' is the fixed expression for feeling nauseous.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'schlecht'. جای خالی A2

Das ist eine _________ Idee.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Since 'Idee' is feminine ({die|f}), the adjective must take the '-e' ending in the attributive position.

Match the reaction to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You lost your wallet. Reaction: ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: b

Losing a wallet is a negative event, so 'Das ist schlecht' is the appropriate reaction.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Mein {Fahrrad|n} ist kaputt. B: Oh, ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

B is reacting to the situation of the broken bike.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Generally, no. It is a neutral statement of fact. However, context matters—don't say it about someone's new baby!

Yes, 'Es ist schlecht' is also correct, but 'Das ist schlecht' is more common when pointing to a specific situation or thing just mentioned.

The opposite is 'Das ist gut' or 'Das ist schön.'

You say 'Das ist nicht so schlecht' or 'Das ist halb so schlimm.'

Yes! If food has gone bad, you say: '{Die|f} {Milch|f} ist schlecht geworden.'

'Schlecht' is about quality or news; 'schlimm' is about severity or pain. A bad movie is 'schlecht'; a bad accident is 'schlimm.'

Because it is a predicative adjective (it comes after the verb). Adjectives only get endings when they are right before a noun.

If you say 'Er ist schlecht,' you mean he is a bad/evil person. If you mean he is bad at a sport, say 'Er spielt schlecht.'

The superlative is 'am schlechtesten.' For example: 'Dieser {Tag|m} war am schlechtesten.'

Yes, they share a common Germanic root, though their meanings have diverged significantly over time.

عبارات مرتبط

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Das ist schade.

similar

That's a pity.

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Das ist schlimm.

builds on

That is bad/serious.

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Das ist nicht gut.

synonym

That is not good.

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Das ist übel.

specialized form

That is nasty/evil.

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