pflanzlich

vegetal; plant-based

English translations

  1. 01

    plant-based

  2. 02

    herbal

  3. 03

    vegetable

Word details

German meaning
Aus Pflanzen bestehend oder von Pflanzen stammend.
English meaning
Vegetable
Synonym
vegetabil, botanisch
German example
Pflanzliche Öle sind oft gesünder als tierische.
English example
Vegetable oils are often healthier than animal oils.

Example sentences with “pflanzlich”

  1. Ich ernähre mich fast nur noch pflanzlich. (I eat almost exclusively plant-based.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'pflanzlich' the same as 'vegetarisch'?

Not exactly. 'Pflanzlich' refers to the origin of the product (plant-based), whereas 'vegetarisch' refers to a dietary habit (not eating meat).