German word

saftig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaftɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivejuicy

Example

Die saftige Erdbeere schmeckt süß.

The juicy strawberry tastes sweet.

Illustration for saftig (juicy)

More examples

Die saftige Orange ließ beim Schälen viel Saft laufen.

The juicy orange released a lot of juice when peeled.

Core concept

Moist food feels tender rather than dry, and its rich flavor spreads through the bite.

Common phrases

  • saftige Orange

    juicy orange

  • saftige Tomate

    juicy tomato

  • saftiges Steak

    juicy steak

Similar words

zart: Delicately soft and easy to chew.
saftreich: Containing abundant juice that flows out during biting.
feucht: Retaining moisture and feeling pleasantly damp rather than dry.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Dinge, die viel Flüssigkeit oder Saft besitzen und deshalb weich, saftig und aromatisch wirken.

Word origin

"Saftig" is formed from "Saft" and the adjective suffix "-ig", so its original sense is having or containing much juice.

Usage tips

  • German also uses "saftig" figuratively for a substantial amount, as in "eine saftige Geldstrafe" for a hefty fine.

Other meanings

  • heftyadjective

Opposites

  • saftarmlow in juiceadjective
  • trockendryadjective

Related words

  • Saftigkeitjuicinessnoun
  • entsaftenjuiceverb

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