bittersweet

• Beschreibt ein Erlebnis oder Gefühl, das zugleich angenehm und schmerzhaft, freudig und traurig ist. Auch für einen Geschmack, der süß und bitter zugleich ist.

Describes an experience or emotion that is both pleasant and painful, happy and sad.

1. Mixed emotionsB2formal

   A feeling or experience that is both pleasant and painful, happy and sad.

   Bittersüß

   • Graduation was a bittersweet moment for the students.
   • Saying goodbye to her childhood home was bittersweet.
   • The reunion was bittersweet, as they remembered those who had passed away.

   Synonymemelancholynostalgicpoignantsentimentaltouchingwistful

2. TasteB1formal

   Having a flavor that combines both bitterness and sweetness.

   Bittersüß

   • Dark chocolate has a bittersweet taste.
   • The sauce had a bittersweet flavor from the cocoa and sugar.
   • She enjoyed the bittersweet tang of the marmalade.

• Substantiv, das entweder den bittersüßen Nachtschatten bezeichnet, eine giftige Liane der Alten Welt mit violetten Blüten und korallenroten Beeren, oder den Amerikanischen Bittersüßen, einen nordamerikanischen rankenden Strauch mit gelben Kapseln und scharlachroten Samen.

A noun referring to either a poisonous Old World vine with violet flowers and coral-red berries, or a North American twining shrub with yellow capsules containing scarlet seeds.

1. Poisonous Old World vineC1formalscientific

   A poisonous perennial vine native to the Old World, with violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; now widespread as a weed in North America.

   Bittersüßer Nachtschatten

   • The bittersweet vine is often found climbing over fences and trees.
   • Its bright red berries are attractive but highly toxic if ingested.
   • Gardeners are advised to remove bittersweet to prevent its spread.

2. North American shrubC1formalamericanscientific

   A twining shrub of North America, known for its yellow capsules that open to reveal scarlet seeds.

   Nordamerikanischer Strauch

   • The American bittersweet is prized for its colorful autumn display.
   • Its yellow fruits split open to show bright red seeds.
   • This shrub is often used in dried flower arrangements.

   Synonymeamerican bittersweetwaxwork