nüchtern
Translation
sober, on an empty stomach, matter-of-fact, level-headed
Examples
Er war nach der Party noch völlig nüchtern.
He was still completely sober after the party.
Sie müssen zur Blutabnahme nüchtern kommen.
You must come for the blood test on an empty stomach.
Sie hat eine sehr nüchterne Sicht auf die Dinge.
She has a very matter-of-fact view of things.
Grammar Patterns
to be nüchtern to be sober / on an empty stomach He is still sober.
to view sth. nüchtern to view sth. objectively She views the situation objectively.
Similar Words
Synonyms: matter-of-fact, sober; Antonyms: drunk, emotional
Etymology
From Old High German 'nuohtarnin', meaning 'in the morning before eating'. Originally related to time of day and meals.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'new turn' your health takes when you go to the doctor 'nüchtern' (on an empty stomach). It also means sober, a clear state of mind.