معنی
Used to express moderate approval or that something is acceptable.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the North, people are even more reserved. 'Nicht schlecht' might be the highest praise you'll get for a five-course meal. Bavarians often use 'Passt schon' as a synonym, but 'Nicht schlecht' is widely understood and used in urban areas like Munich. In meetings, 'Nicht schlecht' is a sign of professional approval. It suggests the work is solid and requires no further correction. Younger Germans might use 'Nicht schlecht' ironically or follow it with English slang like 'Nicht schlecht, Bro'.
The Nod
Always accompany 'Nicht schlecht' with a single, firm nod. This confirms your sincerity.
Sarcasm Alert
If you say it with a high-pitched voice, it might sound sarcastic. Keep your voice low.
معنی
Used to express moderate approval or that something is acceptable.
The Nod
Always accompany 'Nicht schlecht' with a single, firm nod. This confirms your sincerity.
Sarcasm Alert
If you say it with a high-pitched voice, it might sound sarcastic. Keep your voice low.
The Highest Praise
Remember: for many Germans, 'Nicht schlecht' is as good as 'Amazing' is for Americans.
خودت رو بسنج
Which is the most natural way to compliment a friend's new car?
Dein neues {das|n} {Auto|n} ist...
'Nicht' is the correct negator for the adjective 'schlecht'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ich habe die {die|f} {Hausaufgabe|f} in fünf {die|f} {Minuten|f} gemacht. B: ________, Herr Specht!
The idiom 'Nicht schlecht, Herr Specht' is a common rhyming compliment.
Match the reaction to the situation.
Someone tells you they just won a marathon.
This expresses admiration for a great achievement.
Fill in the missing word to make the compliment stronger.
Das ist ___ nicht schlecht!
'Gar nicht schlecht' means 'not bad at all'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say 'Nicht schlecht'
Food
- • Pizza
- • Kaffee
- • Kuchen
Skills
- • Musik
- • Sport
- • Sprachen
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاDein neues {das|n} {Auto|n} ist...
'Nicht' is the correct negator for the adjective 'schlecht'.
A: Ich habe die {die|f} {Hausaufgabe|f} in fünf {die|f} {Minuten|f} gemacht. B: ________, Herr Specht!
The idiom 'Nicht schlecht, Herr Specht' is a common rhyming compliment.
Someone tells you they just won a marathon.
This expresses admiration for a great achievement.
Das ist ___ nicht schlecht!
'Gar nicht schlecht' means 'not bad at all'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالYes, if you are reacting to a company's success or a benefit they offer. It shows you are grounded.
Yes, but it usually refers to their skills or appearance. 'Er ist nicht schlecht' (He's not bad/He's good-looking).
It's just a rhyming way to say 'Not bad!'. 'Specht' means woodpecker, but it has no literal meaning here.
Often, yes. It implies a level of surprise that 'gut' doesn't have.
عبارات مرتبط
Nicht übel
synonymNot bad / Not evil
Ganz gut
similarQuite good
Hut ab!
builds onHats off!
Schlecht
contrastBad
