niedlich
cute
So kann man etwas oder jemanden nennen, das klein, lieb und schön anzusehen ist.
The German word "niedlich" is an adjective meaning "cute" or "adorable". It describes something or someone as charming in a small, endearing way.
It is not a compound word, so no smaller word meanings apply directly.
Similar words include:
- süß (sweet, cute)
- lieblich (lovely, sweet)
- herzig (heartfelt, cute)
Differences:
- niedlich often implies a delicate, charming cuteness, often used for children, animals, or objects.
- süß can mean "sweet" literally or figuratively (cute), often broader in usage.
- lieblich suggests sweetness in a gentle, pleasing way, sometimes about sound or appearance.
- herzig is somewhat regional (dialect) for "cute" or "adorable".
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Examples
Dein Kätzchen ist sehr niedlich.adjective
Your kitten is very cute.
Dieses Tier sieht wirklich niedlich aus.adjective
This animal looks really cute.
Das kleine Kaninchen wirkt sehr niedlich.adjective
The little rabbit looks very cute.
Das kleine Kaninchen wirkt niedlich.adjective
The small rabbit looks cute.
Ich habe gestern ein besonders niedliches Foto gemacht.adjective
I took a particularly cute photo yesterday.
Die kleinsten Hasen im Garten sind besonders niedlich.adjective
The smallest rabbits in the garden are especially cute.
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