German · Adjectives

Schön

Beautiful / Nice

Beginneradjective

Definition

Pleasing to the eye.

Example

Das ist ein schönes Haus.

That is a beautiful house.

Etymology

'Schön' comes from the Old High German 'scon', which refers to beauty or attractiveness, evolving to highlight aesthetic qualities in various forms.

How & Where It’s Used

'Schön' is applied in both formal and informal contexts, frequently in conversations, writings, and art critiques, widely accepted across German regions.

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