English–German

“sober” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnʏçtɐn/

Example

Nach der Party war er noch nüchtern.

After the party, he was still sober.

Illustration for nüchtern (sober)

How to say “sober” in German

“Sober” in German is nüchtern.

A person stands back from the scene with a clear head and a plain, realistic view of the facts.

Full entry for nüchtern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nüchtern

Sie betrachtete die Lage mit nüchternem Blick.

She looked at the situation with a sober eye.

Tips for using nüchtern

  • The common phrase 'nüchtern betrachtet' introduces a sober assessment and need not refer to alcohol.

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