English–German

“low-fat” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaːgɐ/

Example

Ich esse mageren Quark zum Frühstück.

I eat low-fat curd cheese for breakfast.

Illustration for mager (low-fat)

How to say “low-fat” in German

“Low-fat” in German is mager.

Something visibly lean or reduced, whether a body, a food, or a limited supply.

Full entry for mager: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mager

Zum Mittag aß sie mageres Fleisch mit Salat.

For lunch, she ate low-fat meat with salad.

Tips for using mager

  • Mager can describe results, years, or information as meager, as in magere Ergebnisse or magere Jahre.

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