Du bist so süß
The German phrase for "you're so cute" is Du bist so süß.
Did you know?
- The word du is the ancestor of the archaic English word 'thou'. Both come from the Proto-Germanic word þū.
- In a romantic context, calling someone süß can sometimes feel slightly patronizing or infantile, as it is the same word used for a baby or a puppy.
- The term Süße or Süßer is frequently used as a standalone pet name, similar to calling someone 'sweetie' or 'honey' in English.
Examples in context
- Du bist so niedlich!You're so cute!
- Danke, das ist wirklich süß von dir.Thank you, that's really sweet of you.
- Du siehst echt süß aus!You look really cute!
- Du bist so süß, wenn du schläfst.You're so cute when you sleep.
- Oh, du bist so süß!Oh, you're so cute!
- Du bist so süß, danke für das Geschenk.You're so cute, thanks for the gift.
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are sitting on a park bench.
- JuliaSchau mal, wie das Baby lächelt.Look how the baby is smiling.
- JulianJa, und du bist so süß, wenn du lachst.Yes, and you're so cute when you laugh.
- JuliaWirklich? Das ist sehr lieb von dir.Really? That is very sweet of you.
- JulianIch meine es ehrlich, Julia.I mean it honestly, Julia.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bist, du, so, süß, CC BY-SA 4.0.
