No. 955 in German
schlecht
Bad.
In a sentence
Das Wetter ist heute schlecht.
The weather is bad today.
In this sentence, 'schlecht' is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'Wetter', indicating poor quality or conditions.
Ich fühle mich schlecht, weil ich dich verletzt habe.
I feel bad because I hurt you.
Here, 'schlecht' expresses emotional regret or guilt in relation to the subject's feelings.
Der Kuchen ist schlecht geworden.
The cake has gone bad.
In this context, 'schlecht' conveys the spoiled or unfit condition of the cake, indicating it is no longer edible.
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