Persian · Adjectives

بد

bad

Bad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Not good — badi, badness, and bad luck all cluster here.

Example

هوا امروز بد است.

The weather is bad today.

Etymology

'بد' (bad) translates to 'bad' and comes from Middle Persian, where it carried a similar meaning, indicating negativity or undesirable qualities.

How & Where It’s Used

Utilized in both formal and informal contexts, this adjective appears in both spoken and written forms across Persian-speaking regions.

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