köstlich

delicious; delectable; scrumptious

English translations

  1. 01

    delicious

  2. 02

    tasty

  3. 03

    exquisite

Word details

German meaning
Sehr lecker und angenehm im Geschmack.
English meaning
Delicious
Synonym
lecker, schmackhaft
German example
Das Essen im Restaurant war köstlich.
English example
The food in the restaurant was delicious.
Comparative
köstlicherSuperlative: am köstlichsten

Example sentences with “köstlich”

  1. Das Abendessen war wirklich köstlich. (The dinner was truly delicious.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'köstlich' an adjective that changes its ending in German?

Yes, 'köstlich' is a standard German adjective. Like all adjectives, it must be declined when placed before a noun (e.g., 'ein köstliches Essen') or used adverbially without ending changes when describing a verb.