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) After the hike, there was a hearty meal.
((adjective)) coarse, crude (for language) He sometimes uses coarse language.
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'.