dålig

Dålig is a Swedish word that translates to "bad" or "poor" in English. It is a versatile adjective used to describe a wide range of negative qualities or states. For instance, it can refer to something of low quality, such as a dålig film (bad movie) or dålig mat (poor food). It can also describe a negative state of being, such as feeling ill (må dåligt - feel bad/unwell) or experiencing bad weather (dåligt väder - bad weather).

The word "dålig" can also indicate a lack of skill or competence, as in att vara dålig på något (to be bad at something). In a moral context, it can describe someone with bad intentions or behavior. The comparative form is "sämre" (worse) and the superlative is "sämst" (worst). For example, one might say this is the sämsta restaurangen i stan (this is the worst restaurant in town).

The etymology of "dålig" is somewhat uncertain, but it is believed to have Old Norse origins, possibly related to words signifying weakness or deficiency. It is a frequently used word in everyday Swedish conversation and writing, essential for expressing negative evaluations and conditions. Its widespread use makes it a fundamental term in the Swedish language.