sahnig
Translation
creamy, rich
Examples
Die Soße ist sehr sahnig.
The sauce is very creamy.
Ich mag sahnigen Joghurt.
I like creamy yogurt.
Grammar Patterns
noun + sein + ((adjective)) (predicative use) The sauce is sahnig.
((inflected adjective)) + noun (attributive use) I am eating a creamy cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cremig (creamy); Antonyms: mager (lean), fettarm (low-fat)
Etymology
From the noun 'Sahne' (cream) + the adjective suffix '-ig', which is similar to English '-y'. It literally means 'creamy'.
Memory Tips
Picture a delicious slice of German 'Sahnetorte' (cream cake). 'Sahnig' is the perfect word to describe its taste and texture.