lecker
delicious / yummy
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈlɛkɐ/
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Cultural Note
Lecker is one of the most commonly used food-related adjectives in German. Interestingly, it's somewhat informal — in more refined settings, Germans might say 'köstlich' (exquisite) or 'vorzüglich' (excellent). The word comes from the verb 'lecken' (to lick).
📝 Example Sentences
Das Essen war wirklich lecker!
The food was really delicious!
Mmm, das sieht aber lecker aus!
Mmm, that looks really delicious!
Meine Oma kocht immer leckeres Essen.
My grandma always cooks delicious food.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | lecker |
| comparative | leckerer |
| predicative | lecker |
| superlative | am leckersten |