sympathisch
likable, pleasant, appealing
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/zʏmˈpaːtɪʃ/
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Cultural Note
Sympathisch is a false friend — it does not mean 'sympathetic' (that's 'mitfühlend'). Saying someone is sympathisch means you find them likable and feel a natural warmth toward them. It's one of the most common compliments in German.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich finde dich sehr sympathisch.
I find you very likable.
Er ist auf Anhieb sympathisch.
He is likable right away.
Sie hat eine sympathische Art.
She has a pleasant manner.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | sympathisch |
| comparative | sympathischer |
| predicative | sympathisch |
| superlative | am sympathischsten |