English–German
“hearty” in German
How to say “hearty” in German
“Hearty” in German is deftig.
Something deftig has weight and impact, whether it is a substantial meal or a blunt expression.
Example sentences with deftig
Die Suppe ist deftig gewürzt.
The soup is richly seasoned.
Tips for using deftig
- Applied to speech, humor, or wording, deftig can suggest bluntness or crudeness, so it is not normally praise for polished language.
Other German words for “hearty”
Er hat eine ausgiebige Mahlzeit gegessen.
He ate a hearty meal.
Nach der Wanderung genossen sie ein zünftiges Festmahl.
After hiking, they enjoyed a hearty feast.