How to Say ‘You are cute.’ in German
Du bist süß.
doo bist zues
[doo bist zues]
🇩🇪 In Germany: süß is light and friendly, often used for babies and puppies. Said to an adult, it can read as playful rather than a serious come-on.
Phrase Breakdown
Du
[doo]
you (singular/informal)
Used when speaking to one person informally.
Wie fühlst du dich heute Abend?
How do you feel this evening?
bist
[bist]
are
Second person singular of 'sein.'
Du bist sehr charmant.
You are very charming.
süß
[zues]
sweet; cute
A warm, flirty adjective for someone adorable or charming.
Dein Lächeln ist süß.
Your smile is sweet.
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