jättedålig

Jättedålig is a colloquial Swedish adjective used to describe something that is very bad or of very poor quality. It is formed by combining the degree adverb jätte- with the adjective dålig, yielding an emphasis meaning “extremely bad” or “terrible.” The term is primarily informal and is commonly used in spoken language, social media, and everyday criticism; it is less typical in formal writing or official reviews.

Etymology and usage notes: jätte- is a general intensifier in Swedish, widely used across regions and registers. The compound jättedålig is straightforward and easily understood by Swedish speakers. It conveys stronger negativity than simply dålig, without implying extreme or abusive language. The tone can be serious or humorous, depending on context and intonation.

Contexts and tone: Jättedålig can apply to performances, products, events, situations, or personal conduct. It signals clear disapproval but is generally non-vulgar. In casual settings, it may be used ironically or hyperbolically. The term is common in everyday speech, online comments, and contemporary media discussions.

Variations and related terms: The related adverb form is jättedåligt ("very badly"). Similar informal intensifiers include riktigt dålig, skitdålig, or helt dålig. More neutral alternatives are väldigt dålig or extremt dålig, which are less colloquial and more suitable for formal contexts.

See also: dålig; svenska intensifierare; svenska slanguttryck. Examples: Filmen var jättedålig. Jag tyckte att appen var jättedålig, men den fungerade senare.