schattig
cute, adorable
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈsxɑtəx/
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Cultural Note
Schattig comes from 'schat' (treasure/darling). It's primarily used for babies, children, animals, and cute objects. Using it for an adult partner can be endearing but also slightly patronizing depending on context.
📝 Example Sentences
Wat een schattig baby'tje!
What a cute little baby!
Die puppy is zo schattig.
That puppy is so cute.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | schattig |
| inflected | schattige |
| comparative | schattiger |
| superlative | schattigst |
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