deftig
hearty; substantial; greasy/heavy (food)
English translations
- 01
substantial
- 02
hearty
- 03
rich
- 04
plump
Word details
- German meaning
- Herzhaft und reichhaltig, oft mit viel Fett oder Fleisch.
- English meaning
- Hearty
- Synonym
- herzhaft, kräftig
- German example
- Das deftige Essen hat uns gut geschmeckt.
- English example
- The hearty meal tasted good.
- Comparative
- deftigerSuperlative: am deftigsten
Related words
- herzhaft
Hearty
- handfest
Solid, substantial, hearty (e.g., for food).
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Hangover breakfast
- Hachse
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- nordostchinesisch
Northeast Chinese
- westösterreichisch
Western Austrian
- Landwein
Country wine
- Wirth
Innkeeper
- Volksküche
Traditional cuisine
- mitteleuropäisch
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- tschechoslowakisch
Czechoslovakian
- vogtländisch
From Vogtland
- Klobassi
Kielbasa
- Eintopf
Stew
- Gulasch
Goulash
- Bauernfrühstück
Farmer's breakfast
- Beuschel
Lung and heart stew
- Schweinshaxe
Pork knuckle
- Marend
A snack, usually eaten in the afternoon, especially in Southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Example sentences with “deftig”
Nach der Wanderung gab es ein deftiges Essen. (After the hike, there was a hearty meal.)
Frequently asked questions
Can 'deftig' refer to things other than food?
Yes, it can describe language or humor that is coarse, blunt, or 'salty'.