Beautiful In German: 17 Ways To Compliment People & Describe Things (Audio)
I was hiking in the Swiss Alps when I came across a breathtaking view that left me speechless. The snow-capped peaks glistened in the sun, and the alpine lakes reflected the majestic mountains like mirrors. I had never witnessed such natural beauty before, and I desperately wanted to express how stunning the scenery was.
Unfortunately, I didn’t know the word for beautiful in German.
I felt frustrated that I couldn’t fully appreciate the view’s beauty in the local language. I tried describing it in English to my hiking companion, but the words “gorgeous” and “magnificent” didn’t seem to do it justice.
Little did I know, the word I was searching for was the simple yet powerful “schön.”
So, I decided to share many different ways to say beautiful in German. If you want to immediately know how to describe people, check this Spring German video – it’s a project I co-founded:
1. How to say beautiful in German?
Effortless Answers
The most common way to say “beautiful” in German is “schön“. It is an adjective that can be used to describe things, people, places, etc.
For example:
Spanish | English |
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That is a beautiful dress. | |
He has beautiful blue eyes. | |
Berlin is a beautiful city. |
But, of course, there are many different ways to express this in German. Let’s read on!
2. 17 different ways to say beautiful in German
When learning a new language, it’s important to expand your vocabulary beyond the basic words for “beautiful.” The German language offers synonyms to describe beauty in all its forms. Whether you’re complimenting someone’s appearance or admiring the breathtaking scenery, you have to check this table!
German | English |
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pretty | |
attractive | |
cute | |
mesmerizing | |
sweet | |
stunning | |
wonderful | |
magnificent | |
lovely | |
elegant | |
handsome | |
gorgeous | |
incredible | |
breathtaking | |
nice | |
good looking | |
splendid |
3. Compliment people in German with synonyms for beautiful
When complimenting someone’s appearance in German, using synonyms for “beautiful” can add variety and sincerity to your words.
Instead of simply saying “Du bist schön” (You are beautiful), try phrases like “Du siehst bezaubernd aus” (You look mesmerizing) or “Du bist eine Augenweide” (You are a sight for sore eyes).
For men, “gutaussehend” (good-looking) or “attraktiv” (attractive) are common compliments.
Don’t be afraid to use descriptive words like “hinreißend” (gorgeous), “umwerfend” (stunning), or “prachtvoll” (splendid) to show your admiration.
German | English |
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You are beautiful. | |
You look wonderfully beautiful. | |
You are a beauty. | |
You are stunning. | |
You are gorgeous. | |
You are radiant today. | |
You look mesmerizing. | |
You are a sight for sore eyes. | |
You are of breathtaking beauty. | |
You are a stunningly beautiful person. |
4. Describe the beauty of the nature with these German words and phrases
When describing the beauty of nature or inanimate objects in German, a range of descriptive words can be used.
For natural wonders, words like “prachtvoll” (splendid), “großartig” (magnificent), and “atemberaubend” (breathtaking) show a sense of awe.
With a diverse vocabulary, you can capture the beauty around you in the poetic German language.
German | English |
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The nature is beautiful. | |
That is a pretty bird. | |
Look, that lion is mesmerizing! | |
This view is truly breathtaking! | |
This sunset is magnificent. | |
The painting is a work of gorgeous beauty. | |
Her new dress is stunning. | |
The flowers in the garden are blooming splendidly. | |
The new park is really a sight to behold. | |
The mountain landscape is of overwhelming beauty. |
5. Practice beautiful synonyms in German
Complete the sentences with the correct German words or phrases based on the context.
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6. Learn how to use schön and other expressions in the German language with Conversation Based Chunking
In this blog post, Effortless Conversations listed all the phrases from complimenting someone’s appearance to describing the majesty of nature.
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