ADJECTIVE

süß/zyːs/sweet; cute; endearing

süß is a German adjective that means sweet, cute, or endearing. It is pronounced /zyːs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "süßer" and "süßesten".

Definitions

1.having a sugary flavor(taste)

a.having a flavor like sugar or honey

Der Kuchen ist sehr süß.The cake is very sweet.

2.cute or endearing(personality, animals, appearance)

a.causing affection; charming

Das Baby sieht so süß aus.The baby looks so cute.

3.kind and considerate; sweet-natured(character/interaction, informal)

a.behaving lovingly or nicely

Du bist wirklich süß, danke für deine Hilfe!You're really sweet, thanks for your help!

Adjective Forms

Positivesüß
Comparativesüßer
Superlativesüßesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "süß" mean in English?
"süß" means sweet, cute, or endearing. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "süß"?
"süß" is pronounced /zyːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "süß"?
The comparative of "süß" is "süßer" and the superlative is "süßesten".
What part of speech is "süß"?
"süß" is a adjective in German.

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