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schlechtes Wetter
/ˈʃlɛçtəs ˈvɛtɐ/
bad weather
Wir bleiben heute zu Hause, weil schlechtes Wetter ist.
We're staying home today because of the bad weather.
neutral
Weather conditions that are unfavorable, unpleasant, or stormy.
Bei schlechtem Wetter nehmen wir immer den Bus statt zu laufen.
In bad weather, we always take the bus instead of walking.
Das Konzert wurde wegen schlechten Wetters verschoben.
The concert was postponed due to bad weather.
Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe rain, storms, cold, or other unpleasant atmospheric conditions.
Collocations
schlechtes Wetter habento have bad weatherbei schlechtem Wetterin bad weatherschlechtes Wetter vorhersagento predict bad weather
Pro Tip
Weather Vocabulary Expansion
Learn related phrases like 'Regenwetter' (rainy weather), 'Schneewetter' (snowy weather), or 'Sturmwetter' (stormy weather) to describe specific types of bad weather.
Gold Rule
Capitalization in German
In German, all nouns (including 'Wetter') are capitalized. The adjective 'schlechtes' remains lowercase as it modifies the noun.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'schlecht' (meaning 'bad' or 'poor') and 'Wetter' (meaning 'weather'). 'Schlecht' derives from Middle High German 'slēht' (simple, plain, bad), while 'Wetter' comes from Old High German 'wetar' (weather, storm). The compound has been in use since at least the 18th century.
Usage Notes
This phrase is straightforward and literal—it does not carry idiomatic or metaphorical meanings. It is commonly used in weather forecasts, travel advisories, and casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
schlechtes
bad
adjectiveWetter
weather
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