putzig
Translation
cute, droll, quaint, funny
Examples
Das Kätzchen ist wirklich putzig.
The kitten is really cute.
Er hat eine putzige kleine Nase.
He has a cute little nose.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is putzig ((sth.)) is cute The baby is so cute.
a putzig ((noun)) a cute ((noun)) She has a cute smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: niedlich (cute), süß (sweet), drollig (droll); Antonyms: hässlich (ugly), ernst (serious)
Etymology
From 'putzen' (to clean, decorate). Originally meant 'adorned, neat', which evolved into 'cute' or 'droll'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so well-cleaned and decorated ('geputzt') that it looks cute and quaint.