süßes Baby
The English phrase "cute baby" is translated into German as süßes Baby.
süßes Baby is used to describe a young child who is attractive and endearing in a sweet way. You can also use the informal term Süßer Fratz, which translates to "cute little face".
What does it mean word for word?
The word süßes is the adjective form of süß, which literally means "sweet".
Which one should you use?
While süßes Baby is the most common way to express this, you might also encounter niedliches Baby. The word niedlich often carries a specific connotation of being small, dainty or precious.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Swabian dialect, the phrase liabs Buabele is used specifically to describe a cute little boy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective süßes takes the -es ending because Baby is a neuter noun and the phrase is used here in the nominative or accusative case without a preceding article.
Did you know?
- The word Baby is actually a loanword from English that entered the German language in the mid-19th century.
- While English speakers use 'baby' as a romantic term of endearment, calling a partner Baby in German sounds like a direct, slightly unnatural imitation of American pop songs.
- The term Süßer Fratz uses the word Fratz, which can sometimes mean a 'cheeky rascal' rather than just a sweet child.
Examples in context
- Was für ein süßes Baby!What a cute baby!This sentence is useful for expressing admiration for a süßes Baby.Tatoeba #5303159 by Sudajaengi, translation #1912450 by CK
- Was für ein süßes Baby. Kuckuck, Kuckuck, da!What a cute baby! Peek-a-boo!This sentence shows how to express admiration for a süßes Baby alongside a peek-a-boo interaction.Tatoeba #394252 by xtofu80, translation #36098 by AlanF_US
- Die Eltern haben ein niedliches Baby.The parents have a cute baby.
- Der Babysitter hat ein süßes Baby betreut.The babysitter took care of a cute baby.
- Es ist ein entzückendes Baby.It's an adorable baby.
- Mein Gott, so ein Zuckerbaby!Oh my, what a sweet baby!
- Ein niedliches Würmchen hast du da!You have a cute little baby there!
- Das ist ein wirklich süßes Baby.That is a really cute baby.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are visiting a friend's house.
- LukasSchau mal, Hannah, ein süßes Baby!Look, Hannah, a cute baby!
- HannahJa, es ist wirklich sehr süß.Yes, it is really very sweet.
- LukasEs schläft ganz ruhig.It is sleeping very quietly.
- HannahDas ist wirklich ein friedlicher Anblick.That is a truly peaceful sight.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Baby, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
