sød
/søːˀð/
The English word "cute" can be translated into Danish as sød.
sød is a general term used to mean attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty or fun-spirited way. It also functions as a general term for being sweet or kind. While sød is a common choice, you might use yndig to describe something as charming or lovely in a more elegant way.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
Which one should you use?
While sød is the standard term, you may encounter other variations. Nuttet is a common, informal term specifically for animals, people or objects. For an informal way to describe something as lovely, you can use skøn or use the exaggerated form søøød to emphasize how cute something is.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the noun it describes. Use sødt when referring to an indefinite object or an abstract concept. Use søde when the adjective modifies a plural noun or a noun in its definite form.
How do you pronounce it?
/søːˀð/
Did you know?
- While sød means cute or sweet, the word sødmælk refers specifically to whole milk.
- In Danish, sød is used not just for appearance but as a standard way to thank someone for being helpful or kind.
- The word nuttet is often reserved for things that trigger a 'cuteness overload' response, like fluffy puppies or babies.
Examples in context
- Er hun ikke sød?Ain't she cute?This sentence is useful for asking if a woman is cute using sød.Tatoeba #2348052 by danepo, translation #1652311 by Spamster
- Er det ikke sødt?Isn't that cute?This sentence demonstrates using the neuter form sødt for an abstract concept or object.Tatoeba #4413229 by danepo, translation #6980520 by Hybrid
- Marys kat er sød.Mary's cat is cute.This sentence shows how to describe an animal using sød.Tatoeba #10727379 by danepo, translation #10727375 by shekitten
- Hun er en sød baby.She is a cute baby.
- Din kjole er helt yndig.Your dress is absolutely cute.
- Den lille pige er utroligt yndig.The little girl is incredibly cute.
- Hvor er den killing kær!What a cute kitten!
- Han har et kært smil.He has a charming smile.
- Den her hundehvalp er så nuttet!This puppy is so cute!
- Hvor er den tegning nuttet!What a cute drawing!
- Du er sååå søøød!You're sooo cute!
- Se den baby! Sååå søøød!Look at that baby! Sooo cute!
- Hun er en skøn og sød pige.She's a lovely and cute girl.
- De killinger er helt skønne!Those kittens are absolutely adorable!
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Example conversation
Mads and Emma are looking at a photo of a puppy.
- MadsSe den lille hund, den er så sød!Look at the little dog, it is so cute!
- EmmaJa, den er virkelig sød.Yes, it is really cute.
- MadsSkal vi købe sådan en?Should we buy one like that?
- EmmaDet tror jeg ikke, Mads.I don't think so, Mads.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sød, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sød, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
