die Köstlichkeit
Translation
delicacy, deliciousness, treat
Examples
Diese Schokolade ist eine wahre Köstlichkeit.
This chocolate is a real delicacy.
Die Köstlichkeit des Weines war unübertroffen.
The deliciousness of the wine was unsurpassed.
Grammar Patterns
((a delicacy)) a delicacy This chocolate is a real delicacy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Delikatesse, Leckerbissen, Gaumenfreude
Etymology
From the adjective 'köstlich' (delicious) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit' (like '-ness' or '-ity' in English).
Memory Tips
Think of 'köstlich' as 'costly' in a good way, meaning precious or delicious. The '-keit' suffix turns it into a noun: 'delicious-ness'.