die Süße
sweetness
The sweet taste or the quality of being sweet, especially in food and drinks.
EXAMPLE
Die Süße des Kuchens kommt vom vielen Zucker.
The sweetness of the cake comes from all the sugar.
die Süße
sweetness
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Süße, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Süße |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Süße | – |
| accusative | die Süße | – |
| dative | der Süße | – |
| genitive | der Süße | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Süßen |
| genitive | der Süßen |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Süße | die Süßen |
| accusative | die Süße | die Süßen |
| dative | der Süßen | den Süßen |
| genitive | der Süßen | der Süßen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Die Süße' (sweetness) is derived from the adjective 'süß' (sweet) with the ending '-e', just like 'die Länge' (length) from 'lang' (long). It is declined like an ordinary feminine noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Süße reifer Erdbeeren überzeugt mich besonders.
The sweetness of ripe strawberries is particularly appealing to me.
Typical collocations
For its meaning relating to taste, 'die Süße' (sweetness) is often used with food and drinks. Typical collocations include 'die Süße des Kuchens' (the sweetness of the cake), 'die Süße von Früchten' (the sweetness of fruit), and 'die Süße eines Weins' (the sweetness of a wine).
EXAMPLE
Die Süße des Tees passt gut zum herben Gebäck.
The sweetness of the tea goes well with the bitter pastries.
Figurative use
'Die Süße' (sweetness) can also refer to fragrances, sounds, or pleasant feelings. This usage generally sounds elevated or literary.
EXAMPLE
Die Süße des Fliederdufts erfüllte den ganzen Garten.
The sweetness of the lilac fragrance filled the entire garden.
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