hey Süße
The English phrase "hey cutie" can be translated into German as hey Süße.
This phrase is an informal and affectionate greeting used when speaking to someone the speaker finds attractive or cute.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is highly informal and should only be used in casual or flirtatious contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on the gender of the person being addressed: use hey Süße when addressing a female and hey Süßer when addressing a male.
Did you know?
- In German, calling someone süß can sometimes be a backhanded compliment, implying they are 'cute' in a childish way rather than 'beautiful' or 'sexy'.
- If you use hey Süße with a stranger in a formal setting, it can be perceived as catcalling and is often viewed as disrespectful rather than charming.
- The word süß can describe both a person's appearance and the taste of a dessert, meaning you are literally calling them 'hey sweetie' or 'hey sugary'.
Examples in context
- Hallo SüßeHello, sweetheart.
- Hey Hübsche(r)Hey, cutie.
- Na du Hübscher/SüßeWell, you handsome/beautiful.
- Hi SchönheitHi, beauty.
- Hallo SchatzHello, darling.
- Entschuldigung, darf ich sagen, dass Sie niedlich aussehen?Excuse me, may I say you look cute?
- Hey Hübsche, wie geht's?Hey cutie, how are you?
- Hey Süße, du siehst toll aus.Hey cutie, you look great.
- Hey Süße, hast du Lust auf Eis?Hey cutie, do you want to get ice cream?
Example conversation
Julian greets Laura at a cafe.
- JulianHey Süße, schön dich zu sehen!Hey cutie, it's great to see you!
- LauraHallo Julian, danke für das Kompliment.Hello Julian, thanks for the compliment.
- JulianHast du schon auf deinen Kaffee gewartet?Have you been waiting for your coffee?
- LauraJa, ich bin gerade erst angekommen.Yes, I just arrived.
