German Conversation · Level 9
87 words
German word
schön
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃøːn/
Meaning
- adjectivebeautiful
Example
Das ist eine schöne Blume.
That is a beautiful flower.
More examples
Das sieht schön aus.
It looks beautiful.
Core concept
Something that leaves a warm, agreeable impression through the senses or through an enjoyable experience.
Common phrases
schöne Ferien
wonderful holiday
schönes Haus
beautiful house
schöner Abend
lovely evening
Similar words
hübsch: Pretty and charming, with an attractive, well-kept appearance.
nett: Kind and friendly, with a pleasant manner toward others.
angenehm: Pleasant and comfortable to experience through the senses.
attraktiv: Visually appealing and able to draw attention or interest.
Definition in German
Schön beschreibt etwas, das jemandem angenehm erscheint, sei es durch Aussehen, Klang oder Empfindung.
Word origin
German schön is an inherited Germanic adjective recorded as Old High German scōni and Middle High German schoene before reaching its modern form.
Usage tips
- As an interjection, Schön! can mean fine or okay, while Wie schön! commonly expresses pleased approval.