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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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