ADJECTIVE
schlimm/ʃlɪm/bad; worse; serious
schlimm is a German adjective that means bad, worse, or serious. It is pronounced /ʃlɪm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schlimmer" and "schlimmsten".
Definitions
1.to a greater degree bad; worse (comparative form of 'schlimm')(degree/quality)
a.more serious or worse in terms of negative consequences
Das Wetter ist heute schlimmer als gestern.—The weather is worse today than yesterday.
b.describing something as more unpleasant or severe
Es könnte noch schlimmer sein.—It could be even worse.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schlimm |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schlimmer |
| Superlative | schlimmsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schlimm" mean in English?
- "schlimm" means bad, worse, or serious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schlimm"?
- "schlimm" is pronounced /ʃlɪm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schlimm"?
- The comparative of "schlimm" is "schlimmer" and the superlative is "schlimmsten".
- What part of speech is "schlimm"?
- "schlimm" is a adjective in German.
