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Die Qualität der Speisen war sehr schlecht.

The quality of the food was very bad.

In German

Die Qualität der Speisen war sehr schlecht.

di: kva-li-tæt de:r shpai-sn var ze:r shleçt
English
The quality of the food was very bad.
Español
La calidad de la comida fue muy mala.
Italiano
La qualità del cibo era molto scarsa.

Sentence Breakdown

  • DieTheDefinite article (feminine, nominative)
  • QualitätqualityNoun (feminine, nominative)
  • derof theDefinite article (feminine plural, genitive)
  • Speisendishes/foodNoun (feminine plural, genitive)
  • warwasVerb (sein, 3rd person singular Präteritum)
  • sehrveryAdverb
  • schlechtbadAdjective

Grammar Point

Genitiv (der Speisen), Präteritum von 'sein', Adjektiv 'schlecht'

Variations

  • Das Essen war ungenießbar.
    The food was inedible.
  • Ich bin mit dem Essen überhaupt nicht zufrieden.
    I am not satisfied with the food at all.

FAQ

How do you say "The quality of the food was very bad." in German?

"The quality of the food was very bad." in German is "Die Qualität der Speisen war sehr schlecht." (di: kva-li-tæt de:r shpai-sn var ze:r shleçt).

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