German · Adjectives
Lecker
Delicious / Tasty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a pleasant taste.
Example
Das Essen ist sehr lecker.
The food is very delicious.
Etymology
The term 'lecker' comes from the Middle High German 'lecker', derived from 'lecken', which means 'to lick' or 'to taste'. The word has developed to imply deliciousness in German culinary contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lecker' is informal and frequently used in spoken language to describe food. It is common in everyday conversations and regional variations do exist, often emphasizing local specialties.