Significado
Used to express being upset or cross.
Contexto cultural
Germans value 'Ehrlichkeit' (honesty). Saying you are 'böse' is seen as better than being passive-aggressive. In Austria, you might hear 'grantig' instead of 'böse' for a general grumpy mood. Swiss German often uses 'müed' (tired) or 'sauer' more frequently than 'böse' in casual conversation. The concept of 'Das Böse' is central to folklore, representing a tangible force of nature or magic.
The 'Auf' Rule
Always remember 'auf' + Accusative. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Evil vs. Mad
Be careful using this in a job interview. You don't want to say you are 'evil' or 'childishly cross'.
Significado
Used to express being upset or cross.
The 'Auf' Rule
Always remember 'auf' + Accusative. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Evil vs. Mad
Be careful using this in a job interview. You don't want to say you are 'evil' or 'childishly cross'.
Softening the blow
Add 'ein bisschen' (a little) to make it sound less dramatic: 'Ich bin ein bisschen böse auf dich.'
Teste-se
Fill in the correct preposition and pronoun.
Ich bin böse ___ ___ (you, informal).
'Böse' takes the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative case ('dich').
Which sentence means 'I am not mad anymore'?
Choose the correct translation:
The negation 'nicht mehr' usually comes before the adjective in this structure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hast du mein {das|n} Handy kaputt gemacht? B: Ja, es tut mir leid! A: Oh nein, jetzt ___ ___ ___ ___ ___!
After the adverb 'jetzt', the verb 'bin' must come in the second position (V2 rule).
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A child stole a cookie.
In the context of a child misbehaving, 'böser Junge' (naughty boy) is the most natural fit.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosIch bin böse ___ ___ (you, informal).
'Böse' takes the preposition 'auf' followed by the accusative case ('dich').
Choose the correct translation:
The negation 'nicht mehr' usually comes before the adjective in this structure.
A: Hast du mein {das|n} Handy kaputt gemacht? B: Ja, es tut mir leid! A: Oh nein, jetzt ___ ___ ___ ___ ___!
After the adverb 'jetzt', the verb 'bin' must come in the second position (V2 rule).
Context: A child stole a cookie.
In the context of a child misbehaving, 'böser Junge' (naughty boy) is the most natural fit.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, for a bad smell use 'schlecht' or 'eklig'. 'Böse' is for people, actions, or moral concepts.
Yes, 'böse' often implies hurt feelings or a moral disappointment, whereas 'sauer' is just general annoyance.
Say 'Ich bin nicht böse' or 'Ich bin dir nicht böse'.
Usually no. You are 'sauer' at your computer, but 'böse' at your friend.
It's the German word for a villain or 'bad guy' in a story.
No, it's too informal. Use 'Ich bin verärgert' or 'Ich bin mit der Situation unzufrieden'.
It means 'Don't take it personally' or 'Don't be mad at me for saying this'.
In older literature and fairy tales, yes. In modern novels, it depends on the context.
Yes, 'ein böser {der|m} Sturz' (a nasty fall) or 'ein böser {der|m} Husten' (a nasty cough).
'Böse auf' is being mad at someone. 'Böse zu' is being mean or acting badly toward someone.
Frases relacionadas
sauer sein
synonymTo be pissed off/salty.
wütend sein
similarTo be furious.
verärgert sein
similarTo be annoyed.
jemandem böse sein
builds onTo be mad at someone.
ein böses Gesicht machen
specialized formTo make a mean face.
