herb
Translation
tart, dry, bitter, harsh
Examples
Der Wein schmeckt herb.
The wine tastes tart.
Sie erlitten eine herbe Niederlage.
They suffered a bitter defeat.
Er hat einen herben Charme.
He has a rugged charm.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) tastes tart ((sth.)) schmeckt herb The apple tastes a bit tart.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bitter, sauer (sour); Antonyms: süß (sweet), mild
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'harb', which means bitter or sharp.
Memory Tips
Imagine the taste of an unripe fruit or a 'herb' infusion, which can be tart.