In German
lecker
Meaning: delicious / tasty
Formal or informal? “Lecker” is casual and warm, used by everyone. “Köstlich” is a more refined word for something truly exquisite, often used in a more formal setting.
Example sentences
DasEssenistlecker!
The food is delicious!
DerKuchenschmecktsehrlecker.
The cake tastes really good.
EinleckeresFrühstück,danke!
A delicious breakfast, thank you!
Grammar note
“Lecker” is an adjective. Before a noun it takes an ending: “ein leckeres Essen” (a delicious meal).
Common mistake
Don't say “delicious” in German. The word is “lecker”, and “delizioso” is Italian.
Quick check
Which word means “delicious”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What's a more formal word for delicious?
“Köstlich”, which sounds more refined.
How do you say “it tastes good”?
“Das schmeckt gut” or, more casually, “Das schmeckt lecker”.