gutaussehend
The German word for handsome is gutaussehend. If unsure, use gutaussehend. Wiktionary also lists hübsch.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| gutaussehend | |
| hübsch | /hʏpʃ/ |
Both gutaussehend and hübsch are used to describe an attractive man.
What does it mean word for word?
The word gutaussehend is a compound formed from gut, meaning good and aussehend, meaning looking.
Which one should you use?
gutaussehend is a neutral and direct way to say someone is good-looking. In contrast, while hübsch can mean handsome, it often carries a connotation of being 'pretty' or 'cute' and is more frequently used for women or children.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, hübsch can be used as an intensifier meaning 'quite' or 'considerably' when referring to an amount, such as a 'hübsche Summe' for a 'handsome sum' of money.
- The spelling of hübsch is a result of a historical linguistic mistake where a 'v' sound was incorrectly swapped for a 'b' sound.
- In modern German, calling a grown man hübsch can be a playful or slightly teasing way to describe his looks, as it borders on 'pretty'.
Examples in context
- Sie fand ihn hübsch.She found him handsome.This sentence shows how to use hübsch to express a finding of attractiveness.Tatoeba #1391166 by Dejo, translation #887128 by CK
- Findest du mich hübsch?Do you think I'm handsome?This sentence uses hübsch to ask for an opinion on attractiveness.Tatoeba #1786340 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #953219 by CK
- Er ist groß und hübsch.He's tall and handsome.This sentence uses hübsch alongside a physical description.Tatoeba #1944078 by Tamy, translation #1944046 by Spamster
- Er ist wirklich sehr hübsch.He is really very handsome.
- Der Mann dort drüben ist sehr gutaussehend.The man over there is very handsome.
- Schau mal, der Neue in der Klasse ist ein echter Hottie.Look, the new guy in class is a real hottie.
- Dein Freund sieht richtig schnuckelig aus heute.Your boyfriend looks really cute today.
- Der Typ da drüben ist ziemlich schnieke.The guy over there is quite handsome.
- 92 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are talking about a person at a party.
- LauraHast du den Mann dort gesehen?Did you see that man over there?
- LukasJa, er ist sehr gutaussehend.Yes, he is very handsome.
- LauraLukas, findest du ihn auch attraktiv?Lukas, do you also find him attractive?
- LukasAuf jeden Fall!Definitely!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “handsome” translations and entries gutaussehend, hübsch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gutaussehend, hübsch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
