Du bist hübsch
The English phrase 'you're pretty' can be translated into German as Du bist hübsch.
The phrase is used to tell someone they have a pleasant and attractive appearance. While hübsch implies someone is pretty or cute, it is often considered milder than the word schön, which means 'beautiful'. If you want to say 'You look pretty' instead of 'You are pretty', you should use the phrase Du siehst hübsch aus.
Which one should you use?
Hübsch is a term for a pleasant appearance that is often seen as more 'cute' than the more intense word schön (beautiful).
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Examples in context
- Du bist hübsch.You're pretty.Tatoeba #1085213 by Esperantostern, translation #1079506 by keira_n
- Du siehst hübsch aus.You look pretty.
- Du bist echt schön.You are really beautiful.
- Du siehst toll aus.You look great.
- Sie sind wirklich schön.You are truly beautiful.
- Du siehst nicht nur hübsch aus, sondern bist auch eine kluge Person.You not only look pretty but are also a smart person.
- Sie sehen nicht nur hübsch aus, sondern haben auch einen wunderbaren Charakter.You not only look beautiful but also have a wonderful character.
- Du bist hübsch, wenn du lachst.You're pretty when you laugh.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are sitting on a park bench.
- JulianDu bist hübsch, Julia.You're pretty, Julia.
- JuliaOh, danke Julian!Oh, thank you Julian!
- JulianDas ist ein ehrliches Kompliment.That is a sincere compliment.
- JuliaDas ist sehr lieb von dir.That is very sweet of you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bist, du, hübsch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
