dårligt

Dårligt is a Danish word that translates to "bad" or "poorly" in English. It is a versatile adjective and adverb used in a variety of contexts to describe something that is of low quality, in a bad state, or performing poorly.

As an adjective, dårligt can describe things like food that is spoiled ("dårlig mad"), weather that is unpleasant ("dårligt vejr"), or a person's health that is not good ("han har det dårligt"). It can also refer to a lack of skill or competence, as in "dårlig betjening" (poor service).

As an adverb, dårligt modifies verbs and describes how an action is performed. For example, "han spiller dårligt" means "he plays poorly." It can also describe the state of something after an event, such as "bilen kørte dårligt efter uheldet" (the car ran poorly after the accident).

The word can also be used in more abstract senses, such as "dårlig samvittighed" (a bad conscience) or "dårlig økonomi" (poor finances). The opposite of dårligt is godt, meaning "good." Understanding the nuances of dårligt is essential for comprehending spoken and written Danish, as it is a frequently used term.