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How do you say "ugly (thing)" in German?
hässlich
In German, "ugly (thing)" is hässlich.
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Pronunciation
Say 'HES-likh' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Hässlich is an adjective. When describing objects, endings change based on gender and case.
Example sentence
Das hässliche Bild.
The ugly picture.
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How to remember hässlich
Hässlich sounds harsh, and ugly things feel harsh to look at.
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Questions about hässlich
How do you say "ugly (thing)" in German?
In German, "ugly (thing)" is hässlich. It is a noun.
How is hässlich written in German?
hässlich is written using the standard German script.
How is hässlich used in a sentence?
Use hässlich as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das hässliche Bild. (The ugly picture.).
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