This is the 4231st most frequent German word.
bitter
"Bitter" in English means "having a sharp, pungent taste or causing distress or disappointment."
The word 'bitter' here is used as an adjective describing the taste of the medicine.
Das Arznei schmeckt sehr bitter.
The medicine tastes very bitter.
The word 'bitter' is used erroneously here, substituting 'bitte', the polite request for 'please'. This showcases a common mistake to teach awareness.
Seien Sie bitte so bitter, das Fenster zu schließen.
Please be so kind as to close the window.
Here, 'bitter' is an adjective describing the emotional pain of a loss, expressing intensity or gravity.