Norwegian · Adjectives
Dårlig
Bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not good, of poor quality.
Example
Været er dårlig i dag.
The weather is bad today.
Etymology
'Dårlig' comes from Old Norse 'dårr', meaning 'bad', and shares similarity with the Old English 'deor', indicating a historical sense of negativity or poor quality.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dårlig' is commonly used in informal spoken contexts but is also appropriate in written formats, showing versatility without significant regional variation.