Bad - translation, pronunciation and examples
bad
unpleasant
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When to use bad
schlechtes Wetter
schlechte Nachrichten
schlechter Geruch
schlechter Geschmack
schlechte Gewohnheit
bad usage examples
Today is a bad day for a barbecue - it's chilly and drizzling.
The forecast says the weather will be bad tonight, with strong winds.
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General, neutral term for poor quality or conditions.
Colloquial and a bit blunt; used for unpleasant, often uncomfortable conditions.
Milder and more neutral than 'bad'; implies discomfort rather than severity.
Stronger and more emotional than 'bad' — expresses strong dislike or shock.
More intense than 'bad' — indicates something seriously unpleasant or severe.
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What's the difference between bad / nasty / unpleasant / awful / terrible / poor
General, neutral term for poor quality or conditions.
The weather is bad today.
Погода сегодня плохая.
Colloquial and a bit blunt; used for unpleasant, often uncomfortable conditions.
It's a nasty day — cold and wet.
Сегодня отвратительный день — холодно и сыро.
Milder and more neutral than 'bad'; implies discomfort rather than severity.
The weather was unpleasant for walking.
Погода была неприятной для прогулки.
Stronger and more emotional than 'bad' — expresses strong dislike or shock.
We had an awful storm last night.
Прошёл ужасный шторм прошлой ночью.
More intense than 'bad' — indicates something seriously unpleasant or severe.
The weather was terrible yesterday.
Погода вчера была ужасной.
Emphasizes low quality or performance rather than emotional intensity; less used for weather.
Poor visibility made driving dangerous.
Плохая видимость сделала вождение опасным.
Often used for very unpleasant weather (foul weather); can imply smell or nastiness.
The match was abandoned because of foul weather.
Матч был отменён из‑за скверной погоды.
A formal term used specifically for bad weather (inclement weather).
The event was canceled due to inclement weather.
Мероприятие отменили из‑за ненастной погоды.
Very negative and emotional; similar to 'awful' or 'terrible'.
We had a dreadful, windy day.
У нас был ужасный ветреный день.
We had a miserable, rainy day.
У нас был унылый дождливый день.
Describes dark, overcast weather or a depressed mood; atmospheric rather than general 'bad'.
A gloomy sky made everything look sad.
Мрачное небо делало всё печальным.
Suggests cold, exposed, desolate weather; often literary and stronger than 'bad'.
We walked across a bleak, windswept moor.
Мы шли по безлюдному, промозглому болоту.
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How to pronounce bad and what this word means
bad translation: плохой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce bad
/bæd/
bad translation
плохой
bad examples
Today is a bad day for a barbecue - it's chilly and drizzling.
bad transcription
/bæd/, /ˈbæd/
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unpleasant
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Today is a bad day for a barbecue - it's chilly and drizzling. Translation: Сегодня плохой день для барбекю - холодно и моросит дождь
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