slecht
bad, poor
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/slɛxt/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch love talking about the weather, and 'slecht weer' (bad weather) is a constant topic. Despite the rainy climate, Dutch people cycle through all weather conditions — 'Er is geen slecht weer, alleen slechte kleding' (there's no bad weather, only bad clothing).
📝 Example Sentences
Het weer is slecht vandaag.
The weather is bad today.
Ik heb slecht geslapen vannacht.
I slept badly last night.
Dat is geen slecht idee.
That's not a bad idea.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | slecht |
| comparative | slechter |
| predicative | slecht |
| superlative | slechtst |