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How to Say ‘Not too bitter’ in German

Nicht zu bitter

nicht tsoo BIT-ter

[nicht tsoo BIT-ter]

Phrase Breakdown

Nicht

[nicht]

not

Used to negate a sentence.

Example

Dieses Angebot gibt's nicht mehr.

This offer no longer exists.

zu

[tsoo]

too

Used with 'spät' to mean 'too late'.

Example

In Ich bin zu spät. verstärkt zu das Wort spät.

In I am too late., zu intensifies the word spät.

bitter

[BIT-ter]

bitter

Adjective for a sharp, strong taste, e.g. of hops or coffee.

Example

Der Kaffee ist sehr bitter.

The coffee is very bitter.

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