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schön

English translation of schön

beautiful

The word 'schön' in German is used to describe something that is beautiful or attractive. It can be used to describe people, places, objects, or ideas. For example, one might say 'Das Bild ist sehr schön' (The painting is very beautiful) or 'Sie ist eine schöne Frau' (She is a beautiful woman). It is an adjective and is declined according to the gender, number, and case of the noun it is modifying.


Example sentences using: schön

Das Wetter ist heute sehr schön.

English translation of Das Wetter ist heute sehr schön.

The weather is very nice today.

This sentence shows the common use of 'schön' to describe the weather. It is used in the same way in German as it is in English to denote pleasant or agreeable weather conditions.

Du siehst heute schön aus.

English translation of Du siehst heute schön aus.

You look nice today.

In this context, 'schön' is used to compliment someone's appearance. It is used in a similar manner in both German and English, to express that someone or something looks pleasing or attractive.

Das ist ein schönes Bild.

English translation of Das ist ein schönes Bild.

This is a nice picture.

'Schön' in this context is used to express aesthetic appreciation for an object, in this case, a picture. It is used similarly in both German and English, to denote that the speaker finds the object visually appealing.

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