spritzig
The English word zesty can be translated into German as spritzig.
spritzig is used to describe something that has a piquant, pungent or spicy taste.
Meaning: having a piquant or pungent taste, spicy (adj)
Did you know?
- The verb spritzen means 'to spray' or 'to splash'. The 'zestiness' of spritzig evokes the physical sensation of tiny droplets of liquid bursting or spraying.
- The noun Spritz refers to a popular drink in Austria and South Tyrol made by mixing white wine with sparkling water. This drink embodies the 'zesty' and 'fizzy' nature of the adjective spritzig.
- In German, spritzig is frequently used to describe a person's personality as 'vivacious' or 'spirited' rather than just a flavor.
Examples in context
- Diese scharfe Salsa ist wirklich pikant!This spicy salsa is truly zesty!
- Das Gericht ist wunderbar würzig!The dish is wonderfully zesty!
- Das Essen hier ist so lecker! Es hat eine tolle Schärfe!The food here is so delicious! It has a great spiciness!
- Ich liebe diesen spritzigen Orangensaft!I love this zesty orange juice!
- Ich mag das spritzige Aroma der Zitronen.I like the zesty aroma of the lemons.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are tasting a new dip.
- HannahProbier mal diesen Dip, Lukas!Try this dip, Lukas!
- LukasOh, der ist wirklich spritzig.Oh, it is really zesty.
- HannahFindest du ihn zu scharf?Do you find it too spicy?
- LukasNein, er schmeckt perfekt.No, it tastes perfect.
