Süßigkeit
sweet
Meaning of Süßigkeit
süßes Essen aus Zucker
sweet food made of sugar
Pronunciation
Süßigkeit with English translation
Süßigkeit usage examples
Die Kinder essen gern Süßigkeiten.
Kids love eating candy.
Zum Geburtstag bekam sie eine Süßigkeit.
She got a piece of candy for her birthday.
Süßigkeit synonyms
What's the difference between Süßigkeit, Bonbon, Zuckerwerk, Leckerli, Süßwaren, Nascherei, Nachtisch, and Dessert
A small piece of candy, usually wrapped; the closest everyday equivalent to "candy."
An old-fashioned or literary word for sweets; it sounds unusual and is rarely used in everyday speech.
A tasty little treat; often used for a sweet snack or treat, sometimes also for pet treats.
A general term for sweets and confectionery; often used as a category name for products.
A little sweet snack or something enjoyed as a nibble; it emphasizes the act of snacking rather than a specific type.
Advanced: broader words
A sweet dish eaten after a meal, i.e. dessert; not an individual candy, but part of a meal.
A borrowed word for the sweet course after the main meal; it sounds a bit more neutral and international than "Nachtisch."
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Questions about this word
What does Süßigkeit mean?
sweet food made of sugar
How do you pronounce Süßigkeit?
Süßigkeit is pronounced [ˈzyːsɪçkaɪ̯t].
How is Süßigkeit used in a sentence?
Kids love eating candy. Translation: Die Kinder essen gern Süßigkeiten.
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