German word

hübsch

Pronunciation

IPA/hʏpʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivecute

Example

Das Baby ist hübsch.

The baby is cute.

Illustration for hübsch (cute)

More examples

Ich finde ihn hübsch.

I find him cute.

Core concept

A person, child, or object with pleasing, well-arranged looks and no showy ornament.

Common phrases

  • hübsch aussehen

    look cute

  • jemanden hübsch finden

    find someone cute

Similar words

schön: Beautiful in appearance or scenery in a general, natural sense.
süß: Endearing and cute, especially when describing children, animals, or small things.
wunderschön: Exceptionally beautiful and strongly inspiring admiration.

Definition in German

Ansprechend im Aussehen; freundlich und angenehm anzusehen, ohne großen Prunk.

Word origin

The adjective comes from Middle High German hübesch or hübsch, whose older sense was 'proper' or 'becoming' before the modern appearance-related sense developed.

Usage tips

  • Hübsch is less specifically endearing than süß, so a baby can be hübsch for its looks or süß for its charm.

Other meanings

  • prettyadjective
  • lovelyadjective
  • niceadjective

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