nussig
nutty
Reminiscent of nuts in taste or smell.
EXAMPLE
Der Käse hat einen milden, leicht nussigen Geschmack.
The cheese has a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
nussig
nutty
nussig – nussiger – am nussigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Comparison
| basic form | nussig |
|---|---|
| comparative | nussiger |
| superlative | am nussigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to nussig.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to nussig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to nussig.
Usage tips
Word family
'Nussig' (nutty) is derived from 'Nuss' (nut). The ending '-ig' forms an adjective here to describe a typical quality or characteristic impression.
EXAMPLE
Die nussige Note passt gut zu dem kräftigen Käse.
The nutty note goes well with the strong cheese.
Typical collocations
'Nussig' (nutty) is often used with words that describe food and drinks, such as 'Geschmack' (flavor), 'Aroma' (aroma), 'Note' (note), or 'Duft' (smell).
EXAMPLE
Der Kaffee entwickelt beim Rösten ein intensives nussiges Aroma.
The coffee develops an intense nutty aroma during roasting.
Describing flavors
'Nussig' (nutty) often describes a subtle flavor or scent that can be present even when no nuts are included as an ingredient.
EXAMPLE
Das frisch gebackene Brot riecht angenehm nussig.
The freshly baked bread smells pleasantly nutty.
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