English–German

“sweet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zyːs/

Example

Der Kuchen ist süß.

The cake is sweet.

Illustration for süß (sweet)

How to say “sweet” in German

“Sweet” in German is süß.

A soft, pleasant quality that can belong to a sugary taste or a charming person, expression, or thing.

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

Example sentences with süß

Die Soße ist mir zu süß.

The sauce is too sweet for me.

Tips for using süß

  • Before a noun, süß takes normal adjective endings, as in süßer Kuchen and süße Torte.

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