der Süßkram
candy / sweets
A colloquial term for candy and other sweet snacks.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder haben den ganzen Süßkram aus der Schüssel aufgegessen.
The children ate all the candy from the bowl.
der Süßkram
candy
der Süßkram
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Süßkrams |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Süßkram | – |
| accusative | den Süßkram | – |
| dative | dem Süßkram | – |
| genitive | des Süßkrams | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Süßkram' is made up of 'süß' (sweet) and 'Kram' (stuff). Literally, it means all kinds of sweet stuff, such as chocolate, candy, or gummy bears.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Party stand überall Süßkram auf den Tischen.
There was candy all over the tables at the party.
Colloquial language
'Süßkram' is a colloquial collective noun that sounds casual and everyday. In conversations, it is often used for an unorganized or large quantity of sweet food.
EXAMPLE
Ich kaufe heute keinen Süßkram, weil wir noch genug zu Hause haben.
I'm not buying any candy today because we still have enough at home.
Typical collocations
'Süßkram' is often used with verbs such as 'essen' (to eat), 'naschen' (to snack on), 'kaufen' (to buy), and 'verstecken' (to hide). Quantities such as 'viel Süßkram' (a lot of candy) or containers such as 'eine Schüssel Süßkram' (a bowl of candy) are also typical.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder naschten heimlich Süßkram aus der Schublade.
The children secretly snacked on candy from the drawer.
In real life
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