Translation of German word "hässlich" to English
hässlich
Meaning
AdjectiveDispleasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.
How to use
hässlich ('ugly / nasty / mean') is an adjective. Ein hässliches Gebäude — An ugly building. Hässliches Wetter — Nasty weather.
🇬🇧 English
ugly
Example
Das Gebäude ist sehr hässlich.
The building is very ugly.
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Common phrases
- hässliches Entlein— ugly duckling
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What is the definition of the German word "hässlich"?▼
The German word "hässlich" is defined as: "Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing."
What does the German word "hässlich" mean?▼
The German word "hässlich" means "ugly" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "hässlich"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "hässlich"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Gebäude ist sehr hässlich." (which translates as "The building is very ugly.").
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