A1 — Beginneradverb
male
badly, poorly, ill
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
malamentein modo sbagliatopessimamentescorrettamentea mal modo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
benebenissimoottimamentecorrettamenteperfettamente
Usage note
'Malissimo' is the superlative. 'Stare male' = to feel ill. 'Far male' = to hurt. 'Male' as noun = evil/pain. 'Meno male' = thank goodness.
Example
"Mi sento male oggi, ho la febbre."
"I feel ill today, I have a fever."
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