Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

lecker

Translation (Übersetzung) delicious, tasty
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈlɛkɐ]
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Informal
Tags (Tags)
adjective informal beginner A1 everyday food taste
Lecker is a very common adjective used to describe food and drinks that taste good. It's informal and widely used in everyday conversation. The word originates from Middle Low German 'lecker' meaning 'tasty' or 'delicate'. It's often used in advertising and menus. Unlike English 'delicious', which can sound formal, 'lecker' is casual and friendly.

lecker - German Adjective - lecker Meaning - lecker Translation - lecker Adjective Examples

lecker is a German Adjective

Learn lecker meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. lecker is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

lecker Examples (Beispiele) in English

lecker examples with English translations. See how to use lecker in sentences. lecker example sentences in English below.

Der Kuchen schmeckt sehr lecker.
The cake tastes very delicious.
Describing food taste
Sie hat ein leckeres Abendessen gekocht.
She cooked a delicious dinner.
Describing prepared food
Das Eis sieht lecker aus.
The ice cream looks delicious.
Food appearance
In diesem Restaurant gibt es immer leckere Speisen.
This restaurant always has delicious dishes.
Restaurant context
Der Duft von frischem Brot ist so lecker.
The smell of fresh bread is so delicious.
Describing smells

lecker — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for lecker — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Das Essen ist lecker geschmeckt.
    Das Essen hat lecker geschmeckt.
    Schmecken requires haben as auxiliary verb, not sein
  • Lecker Pizza
    Leckere Pizza
    Adjective endings must agree with noun gender and case. Pizza is feminine nominative, so 'lecker' becomes 'leckere'
  • Das ist leckerer.
    Das ist lecker.
    Lecker is generally not used in comparative form in standard German, though regional dialects might use it

lecker Word Family - lecker Related Words - lecker Family Members

lecker Word Family (Wortfamilie)

lecker word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn lecker family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore lecker related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Comparative Form (Komparativform)
leckerer
Meaning: more delicious
Example: Dieser Apfelkuchen ist leckerer als der vom Bäcker.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am leckersten
Meaning: most delicious
Example: Das ist der am leckersten aussehende Kuchen, den ich je gesehen habe.
Adjective

lecker Usage - lecker Collocations - lecker Idioms - lecker Synonyms - lecker Antonyms

lecker Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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lecker Collocations (Kollokationen)

lecker collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn lecker word combinations and how to use lecker with other words naturally.

leckeres Essen
delicious food
High frequency
lecker schmecken
to taste delicious
High frequency
lecker aussehen
to look delicious
Medium frequency
lecker riechen
to smell delicious
Medium frequency
lecker duften
to smell delicious
Medium frequency
lecker zubereitet
deliciously prepared
Low frequency
lecker gewürzt
deliciously seasoned
Low frequency

lecker Idioms (Redewendungen)

lecker idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing lecker with meanings and explanations. Master lecker expressions used in everyday German.

Das schmeckt lecker!
That tastes delicious!
A common exclamation when enjoying food
Lecker lecker!
Yummy yummy!
Reduplication for emphasis, often used by children or playfully
Mir läuft das Wasser im Mund zusammen, das sieht so lecker aus!
My mouth is watering, that looks so delicious!
Expression of strong anticipation for tasty food

lecker Synonyms (Synonyme)

lecker synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for lecker and expand your German vocabulary. Learn lecker similar words and their usage.

köstlich
Meaning: delicious, exquisite
High similarity
schmackhaft
Meaning: tasty, palatable
High similarity
wohlschmeckend
Meaning: good-tasting
Medium similarity
appetitlich
Meaning: appetizing
Medium similarity
delikat
Meaning: delicate, delicious
Medium similarity
gut
Meaning: good
Low similarity

lecker Antonyms (Antonyme)

lecker antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to lecker. Discover lecker opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

eklig
Meaning: disgusting
scheußlich
Meaning: awful, horrible
ungenießbar
Meaning: inedible
fade
Meaning: bland, tasteless
abstoßend
Meaning: repulsive

lecker Semantically Related Words - lecker Contextually Related Words - lecker Thematically Related Words

lecker Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

lecker semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to lecker. Explore lecker related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn lecker contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Essen Schmecken Kochen Genießen Appetit Mahlzeit Rezept Zutat Gourmet Gaumenfreude

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