See also: susse, süsse, and süße

German

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Middle High German süeze, from Old High German suozī. Analyzable as süß +‎ -e.

Noun

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Süße f (genitive Süße, plural Süßen)

  1. (uncountable) sweetness
    Synonym: (less common) Süßigkeit
    Antonym: Bitterkeit
  2. (countable) sweetener
    Synonym: Süßstoff
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Etymology 2

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Nominalized form of süß (sweet).

Noun

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Süße f (adjectival, definite nominative die Süße, genitive Süßer, definite genitive der Süßen, plural Süße, definite plural die Süßen, masculine Süßer, neuter Süßes)

  1. a pretty or charming girl
  2. sweetie, sweetheart, honey, sugar (term of endearment, used for a female)
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Further reading

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  • Süße” in Duden online
  • Süße” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache