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böse

/ˈbøːzə/· adjective

angry; evil, bad

Bist du mir böse? — are you angry with me?

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böser
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böse
angry (with someone)

Bist du mir noch böse?

Are you still angry with me?

Word family

bösedas Böseevildie Bosheitmaliceboshaftmalicious

Common combinations

  • jemandem böse seinto be angry with someone
  • nicht böse gemeintno offence meant
  • ein böser Hunda vicious dog

Real examples

  • Sei mir bitte nicht böse!Please don't be angry with me!
  • Das war nicht böse gemeint.No offence was meant.
  • Vorsicht, der Hund ist böse!Careful, the dog bites!

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