不得了 meaning and pronunciation

不得了
Simplified/traditional word

不得了 English definition

bù dé liǎo
  • disastrous
  • desperately serious
  • extremely
  • exceedingly

HSK level

Characters

  • 不 (bù): (negative prefix); not; no;
  • 得 (dé): to obtain; to get; to gain; to catch (a disease); proper; suitable; proud; contented; to allow; to permit; ready; finished;
  • 了 (le): (completed action marker); (modal particle intensifying preceding clause);