Translation of Slovak word "horší" to English
horší
/ɦorʃiː/
Meaning
AdjectiveColloquial term for bad, lousy, or unpleasant.
How to use
Suppletive comparative adjective of 'zlý' (bad), declined according to the soft 'cudzí' pattern (horší, horšia, horšie; superlative: najhorší). Means worse or inferior in quality, condition, or health.
🇬🇧 English
lousy
Example sentence
Je to oveľa horšie, ako som si myslel.
It is much worse than I thought.
Jeho výsledok testu bol horší, než sa očakávalo.
His test result was worse than expected.
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Common phrases
- stále horší— getting worse and worse
- v horšom prípade— in the worst case / at worst
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What does the Slovak word "horší" mean?▼
The Slovak word "horší" means "lousy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Je to oveľa horšie, ako som si myslel." (which translates as "It is much worse than I thought.").
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