mein schöner Mann
The English phrase "my handsome man" is translated into German as mein schöner Mann.
This phrase is an affectionate term used to describe a male partner who is physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
Mein attraktiver Mann can also be used as an informal expression for "my handsome man".
Did you know?
- In German, Mann can mean both 'husband' and 'man', so mein schöner Mann often explicitly means 'my handsome husband'.
- To sound more modern and romantic, many young Germans might drop the adjective entirely and simply use the pet name Schatz, which means 'treasure'.
- While mein schöner Mann is grammatically correct, calling a partner mein schöner Kerl is a much more colloquial and playful way to say 'my handsome guy'.
Examples in context
- Mein hübscher Mann, du bist das Beste für michMy handsome man, you are the best thing for me
Example conversation
Sarah greets Felix as he comes home.
- SarahHallo, mein schöner Mann!Hello, my handsome man!
- FelixHallo, Schatz! Danke für das Kompliment.Hello, sweetheart! Thanks for the compliment.
- SarahDu siehst heute wirklich toll aus.You look really great today.
- FelixDas ist sehr lieb von dir, Sarah.That is very sweet of you, Sarah.
