not bad

• Zurückhaltender Ausdruck, der angibt, dass etwas ziemlich gut, zufriedenstellend oder besser als erwartet ist, oft mit angenehmer Überraschung.

An understated expression used to indicate that something is fairly good, satisfactory, or better than expected, often implying a positive surprise.

1. Fairly good or acceptableA2informal

   Used to express that something is satisfactory or better than expected, though not excellent.

   Nicht schlecht

   • The movie was not bad, I actually enjoyed it.
   • His cooking is not bad for a beginner.
   • The weather today is not bad at all.

2. A polite complimentA2informal

   A modest way to say something is good or impressive.

   Nicht schlecht

   • You finished the race in 20 minutes? Not bad!
   • She painted this picture herself? Not bad at all.
   • He got a promotion after only six months? Not bad.