schönen
Translation
beautiful, nice, lovely, good
Examples
Ich wünsche Ihnen einen schönen Tag.
I wish you a nice day.
Wir waren in einem schönen Hotel.
We were in a beautiful hotel.
Erinnerst du dich an die schönen Momente?
Do you remember the beautiful moments?
Grammar Patterns
((+ Noun (masc., acc.))) a beautiful/nice ... Ich wünsche dir einen schönen Tag.
((+ Noun (masc./neut., dat.))) in a beautiful/nice ... Wir waren in einem schönen Hotel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hübsch (pretty), herrlich (glorious); Antonyms: hässlich (ugly)
Etymology
From Old High German 'scōni' (bright, beautiful). Related to the English word 'sheen'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has a 'sheen' or shine, which is beautiful. 'Schönen Tag!' is a very common phrase.