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der Leckerbissen
delicacy
A particularly tasty and desirable food; a delicacy.
example
Die frischen Erdbeeren mit Sahne waren ein echter Leckerbissen.
The fresh strawberries with cream were a real delicacy.
der Leckerbissen
delicacy / treat
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Word composition
'Leckerbissen' (delicacy/treat) is made up of the adjective 'lecker' (tasty) and the noun 'der Bissen' (a small piece that you put in your mouth). So it literally means a 'leckerer Bissen' (tasty bite).
EXAMPLE
Die Pralinen waren kleine, aber feine Leckerbissen.
The chocolates were small but exquisite delicacies.
Typical collocations
To emphasize that something is special, the word is often combined with adjectives such as 'echt' (real), 'wahr' (true), or 'besonders' (special/particularly). An 'echter Leckerbissen' is therefore more than just good food; it is a delicacy.
EXAMPLE
Der frisch gefangene Fisch war ein wahrer Leckerbissen.
The freshly caught fish was a true delicacy.
Context clue
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that it is not about food. Often the target group is named with the preposition 'für' (for) to show for whom something is especially attractive.
EXAMPLE
Das Fußballspiel war ein echter Leckerbissen für die Fans.
The soccer match was a real treat for the fans.
Compare with
Leckerbissen vs Höhepunkt
climax / peak
'der Höhepunkt' and 'der Leckerbissen' can both mean something especially good or attractive in a program, text, or event. 'der Höhepunkt' is the most important or most exciting moment. 'der Leckerbissen' is more something that brings special enjoyment or is very interesting to certain people. The word is figurative and often sounds somewhat informal. You can confuse the words when referring to a special part of an event. 'Höhepunkt' emphasizes importance, while 'Leckerbissen' emphasizes enjoyment or special appeal.
Leckerbissen
Für Fußballfans ist das Spiel heute Abend ein echter Leckerbissen.
For football fans, tonight's game is a real treat.
Höhepunkt
Der Höhepunkt der Lesung war die persönliche Geschichte der Autorin.
The highlight of the reading was the author's personal story.
In real life
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