adjectiveadverb

hübsch

pretty

Etwas oder jemand, der angenehm aussieht und schön wirkt.

The German word "hübsch" is an adjective meaning "pretty" or "nice-looking". It describes something or someone as attractive or pleasing in appearance.

Similar words in German include:

  • "schön" (beautiful)
  • "gerecht" (beautiful, but more formal/literary)
  • "ansehnlich" (handsome, respectable looking)

Difference:

  • "hübsch" often implies a charming, neat, or cute attractiveness, sometimes more casual or modest than "schön", which is more general for beautiful or lovely.
  • "ansehnlich" is often used for respectable or dignified appearances, less emotional than "hübsch".

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Examples

Sie sieht heute besonders hübsch aus.adjective

She looks especially pretty today.

Dein neues Kleid ist wirklich hübsch.adjective

Your new dress is really pretty.

Das Bild ist sehr hübsch.adjective

The picture is very pretty.

Dein Kleid sieht sehr hübsch aus.adjective

Your dress looks very pretty.

Das Mädchen ist hübsch.adjective

The girl is pretty.

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