deftig

hearty; substantial; greasy/heavy (food)

English translations

  1. 01

    substantial

  2. 02

    hearty

  3. 03

    rich

  4. 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

Example sentences with “deftig”

  1. 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'.