ADJECTIVE

schön/ʃøːn/beautiful; nice; lovely

schön is a German adjective that means beautiful, nice, or lovely. It is pronounced /ʃøːn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schöner" and "schönsten".

Definitions

1.pleasing to the senses or esthetically attractive; beautiful, nice(appearance, quality)

a.having an attractive or pleasant appearance

Sie hat eine schöne Wohnung.—She has a beautiful apartment.

b.pleasant or enjoyable

Wir hatten ein schönes Wochenende.—We had a nice weekend.

Adjective Forms

Positiveschön
Comparativeschöner
Superlativeschönsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "schön" mean in English?
"schön" means beautiful, nice, or lovely. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "schön"?
"schön" is pronounced /ʃøːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "schön"?
The comparative of "schön" is "schöner" and the superlative is "schönsten".
What part of speech is "schön"?
"schön" is a adjective in German.

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