As a Noun: 1. The taste of food or drink that contains a lot of sugar. English = sweetness. 2. Something sweet, such as a fruit or pudding, that you eat at the end of a meal. English = sweets, dessert. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To have the taste of food or drink with a lot of sugar in it. English = (be) sweet. 2. To taste good. English = (be) delicious. 3. Of a person, to be pleasant, gentle and kind to other people. English = (be) sweet.