bitterness

ˈbɪtərnəs
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Translation of bitterness into German

Noun

1.

taste

quality of having a bitter taste
  • The bitterness of the coffee was overwhelming.Die Bitterkeit des Kaffees war überwältigend.
2.

emotion

feeling of deep anger and resentment
  • She couldn't hide her bitterness after the argument.Sie konnte ihre Verbitterung nach dem Streit nicht verbergen.
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Expressions with bitterness: examples in English and translations in German

seine Bitterkeit ertragen
den Schmerz ertragen
He swallowed his bitterness and continued to work with a smile.
Niederlagenverbitterung
Years later, he still remembered the bitterness of defeat.
Traurigkeit des Lebens
She couldn't shake off the bitterness of life after her dreams were shattered.

Synonyms and analogies of bitterness in English

Examples of bitterness in a sentence

  • She couldn't handle the bitterness of the dark chocolate.
  • His bitterness towards his former friend was evident.
  • The bitterness in her voice was unmistakable.

Translations of "bitterness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBitterkeitnf.

The dessert has a touch of bitterness that balances the sweetness nicely.

Das Dessert hat einen Hauch von Bitterkeit, der die Süße gut ausgleicht.

dieVerbitterungnf.

Without forgiveness, the bitterness between them could last for ever.

Ohne Vergebung könnte die Verbitterung zwischen ihnen für immer andauern.

dieErbitterungnf.

The bitterness felt by the town's poor towards the mayor was immense.

Die Erbitterung der armen Bevölkerung gegen den Bürgermeister war ungeheuerlich.

derGrollnm.

Behind all the laughs, there's still bitterness and resentment.

Hinter dem Lachen steckt noch sehr viel Groll und Bitterkeit.

dieSchärfenf.

Sweet oil, with a balance between bitterness and spiciness.

Süßes Öl, mit einer Balance zwischen Bitterkeit und Schärfe.

Herbheitn.

It stands out due to its fresh, intense note, light sweetness, fine acidity and subtle bitterness.

Er besticht durch seine frische, intensive Note, leichte Süße, feine Säure, dezente Herbheit.

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Other translations for bitterness:

  • Bitternotenf.
  • Betrübnisnf.

bitterness: Examples and translations in context

A dash of sugar helps balance the bitterness of the coffee.

Eine Prise Zucker hilft, die Bitterkeit des Kaffees auszugleichen.

The slight bitterness of yerba mate can be balanced with honey.

Die leichte Bitterkeit von Yerba Mate kann mit Honig ausgeglichen werden.

Since the breakup, his mood has reached new depths of bitterness and resentment.

Seit der Trennung hat seine Stimmung neue Tiefpunkte aus Bitterkeit und Groll erreicht.

Her laughter, once clear, was now blotted out by bitterness.

Ihr Lachen, einst klar, wurde nun durch Bitterkeit übertönt.

A taint of bitterness lingered in the air after their heated argument.

Ein Hauch von Bitterkeit lag in der Luft nach ihrem hitzigen Streit.

You should pare the edges of the cheese to avoid any bitterness.

Du solltest die Ränder des Käses abschneiden, um Bitterkeit zu vermeiden.

The feuding clans entrenched themselves in a cycle of revenge and bitterness.

Die verfeindeten Clans verstrickten sich in einen Kreislauf von Rache und Bitterkeit.

Their joyful memories were sullied by the bitterness of unresolved conflicts.

Ihre freudigen Erinnerungen wurden durch die Bitterkeit ungelöster Konflikte getrübt.

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bitterness of lifebitterness of defeat
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