würzig
well-seasoned
Prepared with spices or having a distinct taste of spices.
EXAMPLE
Die Suppe ist würzig, aber nicht zu scharf.
The soup is well-seasoned, but not too hot.
würzig
spicy / savory
würzig – würziger – am würzigsten
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Meanings
würzig
aromatic
Having a strong, pleasant, and aromatic taste or smell.
EXAMPLE
Die würzige Waldluft tat ihr nach dem langen Spaziergang gut.
The aromatic forest air did her good after the long walk.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry würzig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | würzig |
|---|---|
| comparative | würziger |
| superlative | am würzigsten |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Würzig' (spicy / savory) belongs to the word family of 'Würze' (seasoning) and 'würzen' (to season). The ending '-ig' describes something characterized by or containing seasoning.
EXAMPLE
Das würzige Gericht duftet schon beim Öffnen des Topfes intensiv.
The savory dish already smells intensely aromatic when the pot is opened.
Typical collocations
When referring to food, 'würzig' (well-seasoned) often occurs with nouns such as 'Suppe' (soup), 'Soße' (sauce), 'Gericht' (dish), or 'Käse' (cheese). The adjective describes a distinct flavor from spices without automatically implying strong heat.
EXAMPLE
Die würzige Soße passt hervorragend zu gegrilltem Gemüse.
The spicy sauce goes perfectly with grilled vegetables.
Context clue
When 'würzig' (aromatic) appears with words such as 'Luft' (air), 'Duft' (scent), or 'Geruch' (smell), it usually refers to a strong, aromatic impression rather than seasoned food.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Regen lag würzige Waldluft über dem feuchten Boden.
After the rain, aromatic forest air hung over the damp ground.
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