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How do you say "beautiful" in German?
schön
In German, "beautiful" is schön.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHURN' (rhyme with 'fern'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Schön is an adjective. Comparative: schöner, superlative: am schönsten.
Example sentence
Dieses Mädchen ist schön.
This girl is beautiful.
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How to remember schön
Schön means beautiful. When something is schön, it looks and feels nice.
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Questions about schön
How do you say "beautiful" in German?
In German, "beautiful" is schön. It is a noun.
How is schön written in German?
schön is written using the standard German script.
How is schön used in a sentence?
Use schön as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dieses Mädchen ist schön. (This girl is beautiful.).
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