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