English–German

“badly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁk/

Example

Ich habe mich arg geirrt.

I was badly mistaken.

Illustration for arg (badly)

How to say “badly” in German

“Badly” in German is arg.

A situation crosses the line from ordinary difficulty into something painfully bad.

Full entry for arg: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with arg

Sie war arg enttäuscht über die Nachricht.

She was badly disappointed about the news.

Tips for using arg

  • Arg can intensify both negative events and strong reactions, but sehr is the more neutral everyday choice for general emphasis.

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