German word

köstlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkœstlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivedelicious

Example

Wir genossen das köstliche Dessert.

We enjoyed the delicious dessert.

Illustration for köstlich (delicious)

More examples

Die Suppe schmeckte köstlich.

The soup tasted delicious.

Core concept

A dessert whose flavor fills the mouth with rich, pleasurable intensity.

Common phrases

  • köstliches Essen

    delicious food

  • ein köstliches Gericht

    a delicious dish

  • schmeckt köstlich

    tastes delicious

Similar words

lecker: A casual way to describe food as simply tasty and enjoyable.
schmackhaft: Pleasantly flavorful and satisfying to eat.
ausgezeichnet: Outstanding in taste and deserving of strong praise.

Definition in German

Drückt aus, dass etwas beim Essen einen intensiven, angenehmen Geschmack bietet.

Word origin

Köstlich is formed from the noun Kost, meaning food or fare, with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Köstlich is a strong positive evaluation, while lecker is more neutral and common in everyday speech.

Other meanings

  • tastyadjective

Opposites

  • fadeblandadjective

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