Definition
Beautiful; nice; lovely. Describes something pleasing to the senses or aesthetically appealing.
Conjugation / Declension
Comparative: schöner (more beautiful). Superlative: am schönsten (most beautiful).
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| Predicative | Das Wetter ist schön. |
| Nom. masc. (def.) | der schöne Tag |
| Nom. fem. (def.) | die schöne Frau |
| Nom. neut. (def.) | das schöne Wetter |
| Nom. (indef.) | ein schöner Tag / eine schöne Frau / ein schönes Wetter |
Examples
- Das Wetter ist heute sehr schön. — The weather is very nice today.
- Sie hat eine schöne Stimme. — She has a beautiful voice.
- Schönen Urlaub! — Enjoy your holiday! (literally: Beautiful holiday!)
Notes
Regular comparative/superlative. Very common in everyday expressions: Schönen Tag! (Have a nice day!), Schönes Wochenende! (Have a nice weekend!), Wie schön! (How lovely!)