German · Food & Drink
"Delicious" in German: lecker
lecker
Note: formal: köstlich
Delicious in German is lecker. Say Das ist lecker or Die Suppe schmeckt lecker. Köstlich is a more formal or emphatic alternative.
Dinner
Die Pasta ist echt lecker.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lecker
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LECK-er
/ˈlɛkɐ/
LECK-er. Short e; soft -er.
"Delicious" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lecker | delicious / tasty Everyday praise. | Everyday praise. |
| leckere / leckerer / leckeres | delicious (inflected) Before nouns. | Before nouns. |
| köstlich | delicious / delightful Fancier tone. | Fancier tone. |
| schmeckt gut | tastes good Close alternative. | Close alternative. |
How to use lecker in real life
- 1Dinner
Die Pasta ist echt lecker.
The pasta is really delicious.
Predicate lecker.
- 2Bakery
Dieser Kuchen riecht lecker.
This cake smells delicious.
Lecker after riechen.
- 3Offer
Probier den leckeren Dip.
Try the delicious dip.
Leckeren before masculine accusative.
Mistakes English speakers make with lecker
Incorrect: ein lecker Kuchen
Correct: ein leckerer Kuchen
Before a noun lecker needs an ending.
Incorrect: delicious (English)
Correct: lecker / köstlich
Use German lecker in German sentences.
Good to know
Lecker is the default compliment at German tables. Köstlich sounds a bit more polished or old-fashioned.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Trying a friend's cooking
ChatPal
Ist die Soße lecker?
Is the sauce delicious?
You
Ja, richtig lecker. Noch eine Portion?
Yes, really delicious. Another portion?
ChatPal
Klar. Leckeres Essen macht glücklich.
Sure. Delicious food makes you happy.
You
Absolut. Rezept bitte später.
Absolutely. Recipe later please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Delicious" in German
Delicious?
Lecker.
Fancier word?
Köstlich.
Before nouns?
Leckere, leckerer, leckeres…
Tastes good?
Schmeckt gut / schmeckt lecker.
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