böse

1.

angry

Examples
  • Sie ist wegen der Verspätung böse.
  • She is angry because of the delay.
2.

evil

Examples
  • Die Hexe in dem Märchen ist böse.
  • The witch in the fairy tale is evil.

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How many meanings does the German word 'böse' have?

böse has 2 distinct meanings: 1. angry, 2. evil.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'böse'?

comparative: böser / superlative: am bösesten

What is 'böse' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'böse'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.