adjective

gutaussehend

handsome · good-looking

The German word "gutaussehend" is an adjective meaning "good-looking" or "handsome".

  • It is composed of two parts:
    • gut = "good"
    • aussehend = related to aussehen, meaning "appearance" or "to look".

So, "gutaussehend" literally means "having a good appearance".

Similar words:

  • attraktiv (attractive)
  • hübsch (pretty, cute)
  • schön (beautiful)

Differences:

  • "Gutaussehend" mainly emphasizes physical attractiveness, often used for men (handsome), but also applicable to women.
  • "Attraktiv" is broader and can include charm or personality besides looks.
  • "Hübsch" and "schön" lean more towards general beauty, often softer or more delicate features ("hübsch" is often more about cute or pretty).

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Examples

Der Mann ist gutaussehend.adjective

The man is handsome.

Ein gutaussehend­er Schauspieler betrat den Raum.adjective

A good-looking actor entered the room.

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