lecker
Translation
tasty, delicious, yummy
Examples
Der Kuchen ist sehr lecker.
The cake is very tasty.
Ich esse einen leckeren Apfel.
I am eating a delicious apple.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is tasty/delicious Something is tasty/delicious. The salad is delicious.
a tasty/delicious ((noun)) a tasty/delicious noun I would like a delicious ice cream.
Similar Words
Synonyms: köstlich, schmackhaft; Antonyms: fade (bland), ungenießbar (inedible)
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'lecker', related to 'lecken' (to lick). Something so good you want to lick it.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'licker'. Imagine licking your lips because the food is so tasty.