This is the 15792nd most frequent German word.
übel
"Übel" means "bad," "evil," or "nauseous" in English, depending on context.
Describes feeling unwell physically.
Ich fühle mich übel.
I feel sick.
Used to describe something being morally or ethically bad.
Das war ein übler Streich.
That was a nasty prank.
Indicates encountering an unpleasant odor.