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furchtbar

awful

Meaning of furchtbar

Deutsch

sehr schlecht; äußerst unangenehm oder schrecklich

English

very bad

awful

Pronunciation

German
[ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯]

furchtbar with English translation

furchtbar usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Essen war furchtbar.

The food was awful.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Wetter war heute furchtbar.

The weather was awful today.

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What's the difference between furchtbar, schrecklich, and schlimm

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🇩🇪German

Very common, general word meaning “terrible” or “awful,” with a strong negative evaluation.

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🇩🇪German
schlimm

A broader and often softer word meaning “bad,” “serious,” or “unpleasant”; not always as strong as “furchtbar.”

B1very often

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furchtbar meaning: what does it mean?

very bad

furchtbar pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

furchtbar is pronounced as [ˈfʊʁçtbaːɐ̯]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

furchtbar definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The food was awful. Translation: Das Essen war furchtbar.

Is furchtbar part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, furchtbar (awful) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is furchtbar part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, furchtbar (awful) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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