Meaning and Usage
The adjective '나쁘다' means 'to be bad' or 'not good.' It is commonly used to describe negative qualities, conditions, or situations such as bad weather, bad intentions, or bad habits.
Common Contexts
- Describing something unfavorable or harmful.
- Expressing moral judgment or quality.
- Talking about health, behavior, or conditions.
Collocations and Patterns
- 나쁜 날씨 (bad weather): used to describe unpleasant weather conditions.
- 나쁜 사람 (bad person): refers to someone with bad character or intentions.
- 나쁜 습관 (bad habit): a habit that is harmful or undesirable.
Register and Politeness
'나쁘다' is a standard adjective and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When conjugated politely, it becomes '나빠요.'
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '나쁘다' with '아프다' (to be sick/hurt). Remember, '나쁘다' refers to bad quality or condition, not physical pain.
Use '나쁘다' to clearly express negative qualities or conditions in everyday conversation.