Czech · Adjectives

špatný

bad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of poor quality or unpleasant.

Example

To byl špatný nápad.

That was a bad idea.

Etymology

'Špatný' originates from the Proto-Slavic '*špatnъ,' meaning 'evil or bad.' Over time, it has developed into a standard term for negative qualities in contemporary Czech.

How & Where It’s Used

'Špatný' is used in both spoken and written language and conveys a negative evaluation in various contexts. It is suitable for both formal and informal interactions.

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