German · Food & Drink
"Sweet" in German: süß
süß
Sweet in German is süß. Say Der Kuchen ist süß for taste. With people or pets, süß often means cute rather than sugary.
Dessert
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How to pronounce süß
Say it
ZEESS
/zyːs/
ZEESS. Long ü like ee with rounded lips. Soft ß.
"Sweet" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| süß | sweet / cute Taste or affection. | Taste or affection. |
| zu süß | too sweet Dessert critique. | Dessert critique. |
| süßer Tee | sweet tea Masculine nominative -er. | Masculine nominative -er. |
| Wie süß! | How sweet / cute! Reaction to something adorable. | Reaction to something adorable. |
How to use süß in real life
- 1Dessert
Der Pudding ist mir zu süß.
The pudding is too sweet for me.
Zu süß.
- 2Tea
Möchtest du süßen Tee oder Natur?
Do you want sweet tea or plain?
Süßen = accusative masculine.
- 3Cute dog
Schau, der Welpe ist so süß.
Look, the puppy is so cute.
Süß for cute.
Mistakes English speakers make with süß
Incorrect: Der Tee ist sweet.
Correct: Der Tee ist süß.
Use süß, not English sweet.
Incorrect: eine süß Katze
Correct: eine süße Katze
Feminine needs -e: süße.
Good to know
Calling a person süß can sound flirty or parent-like depending on tone. With food, Germans often warn zu süß before ordering desserts if they prefer less sugar.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing cake at a café
ChatPal
Probier den Kuchen. Ist er süß genug?
Try the cake. Is it sweet enough?
You
Ja, richtig süß. Ich nehme nur ein Stück.
Yes, really sweet. I'll only take one piece.
ChatPal
Gut. Der Apfelkuchen ist weniger süß.
Good. The apple cake is less sweet.
You
Dann teilen wir den vielleicht später.
Then maybe we'll share that later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sweet" in German
How do you say sweet?
Süß.
Too sweet?
Zu süß.
Can süß mean cute?
Yes, especially for people, babies, and pets.
Feminine form?
Süße, as in eine süße Katze.
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