malignant / malicious
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malignant
In medicine, the characteristic of a disease, especially a tumor, to grow uncontrollably and spread in the body. The opposite of 'gutartig' (benign).
Die Untersuchung hat leider ergeben, dass der Tumor bösartig ist.
Unfortunately, the examination showed that the tumor is malignant.
malicious
Having a deliberately mean, spiteful, or harmful intention. Describes a person's character or actions.
Er machte eine bösartige Bemerkung, nur um sie zu verletzen.
He made a malicious remark just to hurt her.
malicious
In computer science, the characteristic of software or code designed to cause harm or carry out unwanted actions (malware).
Das Antivirenprogramm hat eine bösartige Datei in Quarantäne verschoben.
The antivirus program moved a malicious file into quarantine.
The word is composed of 'böse' (evil) and the suffix '-artig'. The suffix '-artig' means 'in the manner of' or 'similar to'. So 'bösartig' describes something that has the characteristics of something evil.
Sein Verhalten war wirklich bösartig.
His behavior was truly malicious.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the noun. In connection with 'Tumor' (tumor) or 'Krankheit' (disease), the medical meaning is intended. With 'Software' or 'Code', the technical meaning is meant. With 'Mensch' (person) or 'Bemerkung' (remark), it is about character.
Die Ärzte entfernten das bösartige Gewebe.
The doctors removed the malignant tissue.
In a medical context, 'bösartig' is very often combined with the words 'Tumor' (tumor), 'Gewebe' (tissue), 'Zellen' (cells), or 'Erkrankung' (disease).
Die Biopsie zeigte, dass die Zellen nicht bösartig sind.
The biopsy showed that the cells are not malignant.
In the field of computer science, 'bösartig' is a technical term (often 'malicious' in English). It describes deliberately harmful programs or actions in the digital space.
Öffnen Sie keine Anhänge von E-Mails, die bösartigen Code enthalten könnten.
Do not open attachments from emails that could contain malicious code.
angry / evil / bad
Böse can generally refer to a bad intention or action. Bösartig is stronger and usually describes a deliberately mean, spiteful, or harmful nature. Use böse for a general judgment and bösartig when the person or action seems deliberately and clearly hurtful.
Der bösartige Mann beleidigte seine Nachbarn absichtlich vor allen Gästen.
The malicious man deliberately insulted his neighbors in front of all the guests.
Das Kind war böse auf seinen Bruder und wollte nicht mit ihm sprechen.
The child was angry with his brother and didn't want to speak to him.
