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süß (adjective)

Having a taste like sugar or honey.

💬 Example

"Die Erdbeeren sind sehr süß."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Süß' as sounding a bit like 'Seuss' (Dr. Seuss). Dr. Seuss wrote 'sweet' and 'cute' stories for children. So,...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Calling an adult man 'süß' in a professional setting. → Mein Kollege ist sehr nett / kompetent.

Using 'süß' for a kind personality without a visual context. → Sie ist eine sehr liebe Frau.

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