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bitterness in German

bitterness in German is Bitterkeit, Bitternis — bitterness means a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweetness.

bitterness in German

Bitterkeit
noun
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.
Bitternis
noun
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.

What does "bitterness" mean?

  1. noun A sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweetness.
    "The bitterness of the coffee surprised her after the sugar ran out."
  2. noun A lasting feeling of resentment or anger, often from being treated unfairly.
    "Years after the divorce, there was still bitterness between them."
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bitterness in a sentence

  • The bitterness of the coffee surprised her after the sugar ran out.
  • Too much bitterness in the sauce ruined the dish.
  • Years after the divorce, there was still bitterness between them.
  • He spoke about the layoff with obvious bitterness.

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What is "bitterness" in German?
"bitterness" in German is Bitterkeit, Bitternis. bitterness means: A sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweetness.
How do you use "bitterness" in a sentence?
Example: "The bitterness of the coffee surprised her after the sugar ran out." In German, "bitterness" is Bitterkeit, Bitternis.
Are there other ways to say "bitterness" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "bitterness": Bitterkeit, Bitternis.
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