böse
Translation
angry, bad, evil, nasty
Examples
Sei nicht böse auf mich.
Don't be angry with me.
Der böse Wolf ist eine Märchenfigur.
The evil wolf is a fairy tale character.
Ich habe eine böse Erkältung.
I have a nasty cold.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to be angry with ((sb.)) Are you angry with me?
((zu+3)) to be mean to ((sb.)) Don't be mean to your brother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlecht, übel, zornig; Antonyms: gut, lieb, freundlich
Etymology
From Old High German 'bōsi', meaning 'worthless, bad'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'boss' who is 'böse' (angry/evil). The similar sound can help you remember the meaning.