Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

süß

Translation (Übersetzung) sweet, cute
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /zyːs/
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective basic vocabulary food appearance
"Süß" is a common German adjective used to describe taste (sweet) or appearance (cute). It is often used to describe food, drinks, animals, babies, or small objects. The adjective declines according to gender, case, and number. The umlaut (ü) is essential for correct spelling and pronunciation.

süß - German Adjective - süß Meaning - süß Translation - süß Adjective Examples

süß is a German Adjective

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

süß Examples (Beispiele) in English

süß examples with English translations. See how to use süß in sentences. süß example sentences in English below.

Der Kaffee ist zu süß.
The coffee is too sweet.
Describing taste.
Das kleine Mädchen ist sehr süß.
The little girl is very cute.
Describing appearance.
Sie hat einen süßen Hund.
She has a cute dog.
Possession and description.
Ich mag süße Früchte.
I like sweet fruits.
Expressing preference.
Er backt einen süßen Kuchen.
He is baking a sweet cake.
Activity and description.

süß Word Family - süß Related Words - süß Family Members

süß Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
Süßigkeit
Meaning: sweet, candy
Example: Kinder lieben Süßigkeiten.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
süßen
Meaning: to sweeten
Tense: Präsens
Example: Sie süßt den Tee mit Honig.
Verb
Comparative Form (Komparativform)
süßer
Meaning: sweeter, cuter
Example: Dieser Apfel ist süßer als jener.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am süßesten
Meaning: sweetest, cutest
Example: Das ist der süßeste Welpe im Wurf.
Adjective

süß Usage - süß Collocations - süß Idioms - süß Synonyms - süß Antonyms

süß Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use süß in context. Discover süß collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master süß usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

süß Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

süße Katze
cute cat
High frequency
süßer Kuchen
sweet cake
High frequency
süßes Baby
cute baby
High frequency
süße Stimme
sweet voice
Medium frequency
süßes Getränk
sweet drink
Medium frequency
süßes Lächeln
sweet smile
Medium frequency
süße Träume
sweet dreams
Low frequency
süße Versuchung
sweet temptation
Low frequency

süß Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Das ist ja süß!
That's so cute!
An exclamation of endearment or admiration for something cute.
Süßes oder Saures?
Trick or treat?
Phrase used by children during Halloween.
Süßes Leben
Sweet life
Refers to a life of luxury and pleasure, similar to "la dolce vita."

süß Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

niedlich
Meaning: cute, adorable
High similarity
lieblich
Meaning: lovely, sweet
Medium similarity
zuckersüß
Meaning: sugar-sweet
High similarity
herzig
Meaning: sweet, dear
Medium similarity
anmutig
Meaning: graceful
Low similarity

süß Antonyms (Antonyme)

süß antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to süß. Discover süß opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

sauer
Meaning: sour
hässlich
Meaning: ugly
bitter
Meaning: bitter
herb
Meaning: tart, dry

süß Semantically Related Words - süß Contextually Related Words - süß Thematically Related Words

süß Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Zucker Honig Dessert Niedlichkeit Lecker

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