1. Taste:
* bitter (adjective): This is the most common meaning, referring to a unpleasant, sharp taste. For example, "Dieser Kaffee ist bitter" (This coffee is bitter).
2. Experience:
* bitter (adjective): This refers to a negative, painful, or unpleasant experience. For example, "Er hat eine bittere Erfahrung gemacht" (He had a bitter experience).
3. Harsh:
* bitter (adjective): Can also mean harsh, severe, or cruel, often used to describe weather, words, or feelings. For example, "Die Kritik war bitter" (The criticism was harsh).
4. Strong:
* bitter (adjective): Less common, but can refer to strong, intense, or pungent in the context of smells or flavors. For example, "Der Rauch hat einen bitteren Geruch" (The smoke has a pungent smell).
5. Bitterness:
* Bitterkeit (noun): This is the noun form, referring to the quality of being bitter, either in taste or experience. For example, "Die Bitterkeit seines Scheiterns" (The bitterness of his failure).
It's important to consider the context to understand the specific meaning of "bitter" in German.