English–German

“lousy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/miːs/

Example

Ich habe einen miesen Tag.

I'm having a lousy day.

Illustration for mies (lousy)

How to say “lousy” in German

“Lousy” in German is mies.

A situation feels distinctly below acceptable, leaving a strong sense of disappointment or discomfort.

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

Example sentences with mies

Der Film machte einen miesen Eindruck.

The film made a lousy impression.

Tips for using mies

  • As a colloquial adjective, 'mies' suits conversation more than formal writing, where 'schlecht' is usually safer.

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