räss
Translation
sharp, tangy, piquant
Examples
Der Käse hat einen rässen Geschmack.
The cheese has a sharp taste.
Ich mag diesen rässen Senf nicht.
I don't like this tangy mustard.
Grammar Patterns
to be räss (sharp/tangy) The cheese is very räss.
a räss (sharp/tangy) taste This mustard has a räss taste.
Similar Words
scharf (sharp, hot), pikant (piquant), würzig (spicy)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'ræze' (sharp, bitter). It's a regional term, mainly used in Switzerland and Southern Germany.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'razor-sharp' taste. This word is often used to describe strong, aged Swiss cheese.