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sweet in German

sweet in German is süß, lieblich, gezuckert — sweet means having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.

sweet in German

süß
adj
süß
adj
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
lieblich
adj
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
gezuckert
adj
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
zuckerhaltig
adj
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
wohlriechend
adj
Of a pleasant smell.
Duft
adj
Of a pleasant smell.
duftend
adj
Of a pleasant smell.
süß
adj
Of a pleasing disposition.
lieblich
adj
Of a pleasing disposition.
liebenswürdig
adj
Of a pleasing disposition.
herzig
adj
Of a pleasing disposition.
lecker
adj
Of a pleasing disposition.
nett
adj
Of a helpful disposition.
Bonbon
noun
(countable, especially, _, UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.
Süßigkeit
noun
(countable, especially, _, UK, India) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

What does "sweet" mean?

  1. adj Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
    "This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar."
  2. adj Kind, gentle, and pleasant in nature.
    "The little boy gave a sweet smile and offered me his last biscuit."
  3. noun A small piece of confectionery; candy.
    "Grandad always keeps a sweet in his pocket for the grandchildren."
  4. intj Used informally to express approval or delight about good news.
    ""Dinner is ready early tonight." "Sweet, I'm starving!" said the boy."
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sweet in a sentence

  • This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar.
  • The strawberries were perfectly ripe and sweet.
  • The little boy gave a sweet smile and offered me his last biscuit.
  • What a sweet dog, so calm and friendly with the children!

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sweet" in German?
"sweet" in German is süß, lieblich, gezuckert. sweet means: Having the taste of sugar; not sour, salty, or bitter.
How do you use "sweet" in a sentence?
Example: "This tea is too sweet for me, so I will not add sugar." In German, "sweet" is süß, lieblich, gezuckert.
Are there other ways to say "sweet" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "sweet": süß, lieblich, gezuckert, zuckerhaltig, wohlriechend, Duft.
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