deftig
Translation
hearty, savory, coarse, crude
Examples
Nach der Wanderung gab es ein deftiges Essen.
After the hike, there was a hearty meal.
Er benutzt manchmal eine deftige Sprache.
He sometimes uses coarse language.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) hearty, savory (for food) Nach der Wanderung gab es ein deftiges Essen.
((adjective)) coarse, crude (for language) Er benutzt manchmal eine deftige Sprache.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herzhaft (hearty), kräftig (strong) for food; grob (coarse), derb (crude) for language.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly related to Dutch 'deftig' (stately), though the German meaning shifted significantly.
Memory Tips
Think of two main meanings: 'deftig' food is heavy and savory, and 'deftig' language is heavy and coarse. The core idea is 'strong' or 'intense'.