Süßigkeit

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German

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1. Süßigkeiten

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle High German süezecheit. Analyzable as süß (sweet) +‎ -igkeit.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzyːsɪçˌkaɪ̯t/
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Noun

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Süßigkeit f (genitive Süßigkeit, plural Süßigkeiten)

  1. sweet; candy (piece or kind of confectionery)
  2. sweetness
    Synonym: (more common) Süße
    Die Süßigkeit des Honigs gibt der Soße eine besondere Note.
    The sweetness of the honey adds a special touch to the sauce.

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