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bitter in German

bitter in German is herb, bitter, arg — bitter means having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.

bitter in German

herb
adj
bitter
adj
bitter
adj
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
arg
adj
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
harsch
adj
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
hart
adj
Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
erbittert
adj
Hateful or hostile.
feindlich
adj
Hateful or hostile.
hässlich
adj
Hateful or hostile.
verhasst
adj
Hateful or hostile.
verbittert
adj
Cynical and resentful.
bitter
adj
Cynical and resentful.

What does "bitter" mean?

  1. adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
    "Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children."
  2. adj Feeling or showing resentment, anger, or lingering hurt.
    "They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since."
  3. noun A British beer style with a pronounced hoppy flavor.
    "The landlord recommended a local bitter brewed just down the road."
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bitter in a sentence

  • Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children.
  • The medicine had a bitter taste, so she drank water afterwards.
  • They had a bitter argument and have not spoken since.
  • She still feels bitter about losing the promotion.

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What is "bitter" in German?
"bitter" in German is herb, bitter, arg. bitter means: Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
How do you use "bitter" in a sentence?
Example: "Dark chocolate with very little sugar tastes bitter to some children." In German, "bitter" is herb, bitter, arg.
Are there other ways to say "bitter" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "bitter": herb, bitter, arg, harsch, hart, erbittert.
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