hübsch
Translation
pretty, handsome, nice, lovely
Examples
Das ist ein hübsches Kleid.
That is a pretty dress.
Sie sieht sehr hübsch aus.
She looks very pretty.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is hübsch ((sth.)) is pretty The girl is hübsch.
a hübsch ((noun)) a pretty ((noun)) She has a hübsch smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schön, attraktiv, ansehnlich; Antonyms: hässlich, unansehnlich
Etymology
From Middle High German 'hövesch' (courtly, polite), related to 'Hof' (court).
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'hub-sh'. Imagine a 'hub' of fashion where everyone is pretty. It's less intense than 'schön' (beautiful).