böse
nasty
The word 'böse' in German is used to describe something or someone that is nasty, mean, or evil. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person's behavior or character, or it can be used to describe a situation or an event. For example, 'Er hat böse Absichten' means 'He has nasty intentions'. The word can also be used as a noun, for example, 'Das Böse' means 'evil'.
Example sentences using: böse
Du bist sehr böse.
You are very evil.
This sentence is a straightforward way to declare someone as 'very evil'. The word 'böse' in this sentence translates to 'evil' in English.
Das ist nicht böse gemeint.
That is not meant to be evil.
This phrase is used when you want to dismiss any evil intentions about something said or done. 'Böse gemeint' translates to 'meant to be evil' in English.
Er hat eine böse Überraschung erlebt.
He experienced a nasty surprise.
This sentence is used when someone has encountered an unexpected, unpleasant situation or event. Here, 'böse' is translated as 'nasty' in English.