huono

Huono is a Finnish adjective meaning "bad" or "poor in quality." It describes the quality of objects, situations, performances, or conditions, and it can also refer to people in terms of behavior or outcomes. It is the opposite of hyvӓ, and it often appears in everyday evaluations such as describing weather, services, or ideas. The word can be used both in attributive position (Tämä on huono idea) and as a predicate with the verb olla (Sää on tänään huono).

Grammatical notes: Huono declines for number and case like other Finnish adjectives. The base form is huono; the plural nominative is huonot. Partitive forms include huonoa (singular) and huonoja (plural). The comparative form is huonompi, and the superlative is huonoin. The adverbial form is huonosti, meaning “badly.” When describing a noun, huono agrees in number and case with that noun (for example, huono palvelu – bad service; huonoa palvelua – bad service in partitive).

Common usage and examples: This word is versatile in everyday Finnish. Examples include: Tämä on huono idea. Sää on tänään huono. Hän teki huonoa työtä. Sain huonoa palvelua. Hän on huono pelaaja. Huonoa olo on yleinen ilmaisumuoto, jonka voi yhdistää esimerkiksi huono olo – feeling unwell.

Notes: Huono is a basic, neutral term for criticizing quality and is widely understood. Tone and intensity vary with context and intonation, and in informal speech, intensifiers like ihan or todella can amplify the sense of “very bad.” Antonym: hyvä. See also related adjectives describing quality.