English–German
“fat” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛt/
Example
Man sieht manchmal Fette am Fleisch.
You can sometimes see fat on the meat.
How to say “fat” in German
“Fat” in German is Fett.
A pale, soft layer on meat or a glossy pool in a pan, storing energy in living things and carrying flavor in food.
Example sentences with Fett
Bei einer ausgewogenen Ernährung sollte man pflanzliche statt tierische Fette wählen.
In a balanced diet, one should choose vegetable fats rather than animal fats.
Tips for using Fett
- Fett is neuter, so its definite article is das, and its plural is Fette when different fats are discussed.