fett

adjective
fat, greasy
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Fett means 'fat' (body) or 'greasy' (oily, especially food). It’s an adjective, gradable (fetter, am fettesten) with antonym mager. Not a verb; no special preposition or reflexive use. Used for texture and nutritional/fatness descriptions; context decides if bodily or oily meaning.

Examples

Der Koch servierte ein sehr fettes Gericht, obwohl die Gäste leichte Kost wünschten.
The chef served a very fatty dish even though the guests wanted light food.
Das Essen war sehr fett und ölig.
The food was very greasy and oily.
Dieser Kuchen ist zu fett.
This cake is too fatty.

Details

GradableYes
Comparativefetter
Superlativeam fettesten
ParticipleNo

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine a greasy pan with fat droplets shining.
👂Sounds like 'fat' (English) — same meaning for body or food.
⚧️visual anchor only (not a noun) — picture grease on food to remember 'greasy'.

Notes

Can describe people (fat) or food (greasy). Informal contexts may use it more freely.

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