das Fett
Translation
fat, grease
Examples
Dieses Essen enthält viel Fett.
This food contains a lot of fat.
Die Kette braucht etwas Fett.
The chain needs some grease.
Er hat sein Fett wegbekommen.
He got his comeuppance. (idiom)
Grammar Patterns
arm ((an+3)) sein to be low in fat The meat is low in fat.
reich ((an+3)) sein to be rich in fat Nuts are rich in healthy fats.
Similar Words
Öl (oil); Antonyms: Magerkeit (leanness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'feizzit', related to the English word 'fat'.
Memory Tips
The German word 'Fett' sounds almost identical to the English word 'fat', making it very easy to remember.