lecker
Translation
delicious, tasty, yummy
Examples
Ein leckeres Frühstück ist ein guter Start.
A delicious breakfast is a good start.
Ich möchte ein leckeres Eis.
I would like a delicious ice cream.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (as an attribute) delicious ... Ein leckeres Essen wartet auf uns.
((Noun)) + sein + ((Adjective)) (as a predicate) ... is delicious Das Essen ist lecker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: köstlich, schmackhaft; Antonyms: fade, ungenießbar
Etymology
From the German verb 'lecken', meaning 'to lick'. The idea is something is so tasty you want to lick it.
Memory Tips
Think of 'licking' your plate clean because the food is so 'lecker' (delicious).