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.