gesättigte Fettsäuren
The English phrase "saturated fat" is translated into German as gesättigte Fettsäuren.
Meaning: fat containing a high proportion of saturated fatty acids (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term gesättigte Fettsäuren literally translates to "saturated fatty acids".
Which one should you use?
While gesättigte Fettsäuren refers specifically to the acids, the singular noun phrase for the substance itself is gesättigtes Fett.
How does it change in a sentence?
gesättigtes Fett is used as the singular noun phrase for the substance "saturated fat".
Did you know?
- The German word for fat, Fett, is used in many compound words that describe things that are not food, such as Fettnäpfchen (a small pot of fat).
- In German, if someone is gesättigt in a social or emotional sense, it can mean they have had enough of a particular experience or person.
- The root word Sättigung is used in German to describe the process of saturation in colors, meaning a color is as intense as it can be.
Examples in context
- In den meisten Lebensmitteln finden sich gesättigte Fettsäuren, die sich negativ auf die Gesundheit auswirken können.Most foods contain saturated fatty acids, which can have a negative impact on health.
- Achten Sie bei der Lebensmittelauswahl auf einen niedrigen Gehalt an gesättigten Fettsäuren.Pay attention to a low content of saturated fatty acids when choosing your food.
- Ich habe gehört, dass gesättigtes Fett nicht gut für das Herz ist.I heard that saturated fat is not good for the heart.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are discussing a nutritional label in the kitchen.
- JulianSchau mal, dieses Öl hat viele gesättigte Fettsäuren.Look, this oil has many saturated fatty acids.
- HannahOh, dann sollten wir es lieber nicht kaufen.Oh, then we should probably not buy it.
- JulianStimmt, wir suchen nach einer gesünderen Alternative.True, we are looking for a healthier alternative.
- HannahNimm doch lieber das Olivenöl hier.Just take the olive oil here instead.
