ADJECTIVE

schön/ʃøːn/beautiful; nice; lovely

schön is a German adjective that means beautiful, nice, or lovely. It is pronounced /ʃøːn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schöner" and "schönsten".

Definitions

1.pleasing to look at; beautiful or attractive(appearance, general)

a.physically attractive or visually pleasing

Das Bild ist sehr schön.The picture is very beautiful.

b.describes people, things, places as lovely or pretty

Sie hat ein schönes Lächeln.She has a lovely smile.

2.pleasant, nice, or enjoyable(pleasant experience, feeling)

a.referring to events or experiences

Wir hatten einen schönen Tag am See.We had a nice day at the lake.

Adjective Forms

Positiveschön
Comparativeschöner
Superlativeschönsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "schön" mean in English?
"schön" means beautiful, nice, or lovely. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "schön"?
"schön" is pronounced /ʃøːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "schön"?
The comparative of "schön" is "schöner" and the superlative is "schönsten".
What part of speech is "schön"?
"schön" is a adjective in German.

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