Süßigkeit

German

Alternative forms

• Süssigkeit (Switzerland, Luxembourg)

Etymology

From Middle High German süezecheit. Analyzable as süß (“sweet”) +‎ -igkeit.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzyːsɪçˌkaɪ̯t/

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Noun

Süßigkeit f (genitive Süßigkeit, plural Süßigkeiten)

1. sweet; candy (piece or kind of confectionery)
2. sweetness

Synonyms

• (sweetness): Süße (more common)

See also

• Bonbon
• Zuckerl

Further reading

• “Süßigkeit” in Duden online