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How to Say ‘Sweeter than sugar’ in German

Süßer als Zucker

ZUE-ser ahls TSOO-ker

[ZUE-ser ahls TSOO-ker]

💬 Usage Tip: To compare, add -er and then use als "than". The same works with other words, as in schöner als die Sonne "more beautiful than the sun".

Phrase Breakdown

Süßer

[ZUE-ser]

sweeter

Comparative form of 'süß' (sweet, cute).

Example

Der Kuchen ist süßer als das Brot.

The cake is sweeter than the bread.

als

[ahls]

than

Used to compare one thing with another.

Example

Mehr als erwartet ist ärgerlich.

More than expected is annoying.

Zucker

[TSOO-ker]

sugar

Sugar added to drinks for sweetness.

Example

Ich nehme Kaffee mit Zucker.

I take coffee with sugar.

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