böse
Translation
angry, bad, evil, wicked
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 bad cold.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to be angry at ((sb.)) Are you angry at me?
((zu+3)) to be mean to ((sb.)) Don't be mean to your brother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schlecht (bad), übel (evil/ill), zornig (angry); Antonyms: gut (good), lieb (kind), freundlich (friendly)
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'bōsi', which meant 'worthless' or 'bad'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bossy' person who is often angry ('böse').