German word

Süßigkeit

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzyːsɪçkaɪ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncandy

Example

Ich esse gern Süßigkeiten.

I like eating candy.

Illustration for Süßigkeit (candy)

More examples

Auf Partys gibt es oft eine Schale mit Süßigkeiten.

At parties, there is often a bowl of candy.

Core concept

A small sweet item taken from a packet and eaten immediately, such as a candy or a piece of chocolate.

Common phrases

  • eine Süßigkeit teilen

    share a candy

  • an Süßigkeiten knabbern

    nibble on candy

  • auf Süßigkeiten verzichten

    give up candy

Similar words

Schokolade: A sweet food made from cocoa and sugar, often sold in bars or small pieces.
Bonbon: A small sweet boiled treat that is licked or chewed.
Praline: A single filled chocolate containing nuts, cream, or another soft center.
Leckerei: A sweet snack enjoyed as a special treat or reward.

Definition in German

Kleine, meist süße Lebensmittel, die zum unmittelbaren Verzehr gedacht sind, etwa Bonbons oder Schokolade.

Word origin

Süßigkeit combines the adjective süß, meaning 'sweet', with the noun-forming suffix -igkeit and denotes a sweet edible item.

Usage tips

  • Süßigkeit is feminine, and the plural Süßigkeiten commonly refers to assorted candies, chocolates, and similar treats.

Other meanings

  • sweet treatnoun
  • sweetnoun

Opposites

  • Herzhaftessavory foodnoun
  • Salzigessalty foodnoun

Related words

  • Süßwarenconfectionerynoun
  • Süßstoffsweetenernoun
  • süßensweetenverb

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