Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

bitter

Translation (Übersetzung) bitter
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈbɪtɐ/
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective A1 basic vocabulary emotion taste
"Bitter" is a basic German adjective describing a sharp, unpleasant taste, similar to English. It can also describe emotional states like disappointment or resentment. The adjective declines like regular German adjectives (e.g., bitterer, bittere, bitteres). It's commonly used in both literal (food/drink) and figurative contexts.

bitter - German Adjective - bitter Meaning - bitter Translation - bitter Adjective Examples

bitter is a German Adjective

Learn bitter meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. bitter is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

bitter Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Schokolade schmeckt bitter.
The chocolate tastes bitter.
Literal taste
Er hatte eine bittere Erfahrung.
He had a bitter experience.
Figurative, emotional
Es ist bitter kalt heute.
It is bitterly cold today.
Intensifying adjective

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bitter Word Family (Wortfamilie)

bitter word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn bitter family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore bitter related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Adverb (Abgeleitetes Adverb)
bitterlich
Meaning: bitterly
Example: Sie weinte bitterlich.
Adverb
Noun Form (Substantivierte Form)
das Bittere
Meaning: the bitter thing/part
Example: Das Bittere an der Sache ist der Verlust.
Noun

bitter Usage - bitter Collocations - bitter Idioms - bitter Synonyms - bitter Antonyms

bitter Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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bitter Collocations (Kollokationen)

bitter collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn bitter word combinations and how to use bitter with other words naturally.

bitterer Geschmack
bitter taste
High frequency
bitter kalt
bitterly cold
Medium frequency
bittere Enttäuschung
bitter disappointment
High frequency
bitter nötig
badly needed
Medium frequency
bitter arm
dirt poor
Low frequency
bitter ernst
deadly serious
Medium frequency

bitter Idioms (Redewendungen)

bitter idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing bitter with meanings and explanations. Master bitter expressions used in everyday German.

bis zum bitteren Ende
to the bitter end
To continue until the very end, despite difficulties or unpleasantness.
eine bittere Pille schlucken
to swallow a bitter pill
To accept something unpleasant or disappointing.
bittere Tränen weinen
to cry bitter tears
To cry tears of deep sadness or regret.

bitter Synonyms (Synonyme)

bitter synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for bitter and expand your German vocabulary. Learn bitter similar words and their usage.

herb
Meaning: tart, harsh
High similarity
gallig
Meaning: bilious, bitter
Medium similarity
unangenehm
Meaning: unpleasant
Low similarity

bitter Antonyms (Antonyme)

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süß
Meaning: sweet
angenehm
Meaning: pleasant

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bitter Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

bitter semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to bitter. Explore bitter related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn bitter contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

sauer scharf Enttäuschung Kälte Geschmack

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