Swedish · Adjectives

Dålig

Bad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Not good, of poor quality.

Example

Vädret är dåligt idag.

The weather is bad today.

Etymology

'Dålig' comes from the Old Norse word 'dålig', which originally meant 'bad' and has retained its pejorative connotation throughout linguistic development.

How & Where It’s Used

'Dålig' is commonly used in everyday speech and writing, applicable in both formal and informal situations, often to describe undesirable qualities or situations.

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