bitter
having a bitter feeling
The German word 'bitter' is used in the same way as the English word 'bitter'. It describes a strong, unpleasant taste, often associated with certain foods or drinks. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or experience that is extremely unpleasant or distressing.
Example sentences using: bitter
Ist der Kaffee bitter?
Is the coffee bitter?
This sentence is a question, used when one wants to find out if the coffee has a bitter taste. It is typical to ask about the taste of food and drinks.
Das Leben kann manchmal bitter sein.
Life can sometimes be bitter.
Here, 'bitter' is used metaphorically to describe a difficult or unpleasant life situation. It is common in German (and many languages) to use taste terms to talk about experiences.
Bitte keine bitteren Kommentare.
Please no bitter comments.
In this phrase, 'bitter' describes hurtful or harsh comments. Just like in English, adjectives like sweet, sour, bitter, and salty can be used to describe not only tastes, but also attitudes and behaviors.