sättigen
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- Sättigen means to satisfy hunger or make someone feel full physically.
- It is a transitive verb, usually requiring a direct object (the person or thing being filled).
- Beyond food, it applies to chemical saturation, color intensity, and market demand economics.
- It is the causative verb form of the common German adjective 'satt'.
The German verb sättigen is a multifaceted term that primarily describes the process of making someone feel full or satisfied after eating. It is the causative form of the adjective satt. While in English we might simply say 'to fill someone up,' sättigen carries a more functional and sometimes technical weight, often used to describe the nutritional quality of food or the biological state of satiation.
- Physical Satiation
- This is the most common use. It refers to the act of removing hunger. For example, a heavy meal like 'Eintopf' (stew) is described as 'sättigend' because it provides a long-lasting feeling of fullness. It is not just about the act of eating, but the result of the nutrients hitting the system and signaling to the brain that no more food is required.
Vollkornprodukte sättigen deutlich länger als Weißbrot.
- Chemical Saturation
- In a scientific context, sättigen means to saturate. This applies to solutions where no more solute can be dissolved, or in organic chemistry regarding 'gesättigte Fettsäuren' (saturated fatty acids). It implies a state where a capacity has been reached and no further addition is possible.
In metaphorical terms, the word can also apply to markets or desires. A 'gesättigter Markt' is a market where demand has been fully met by supply, leaving no room for new growth. This breadth makes the verb indispensable for B1 learners and above, as it bridges the gap between everyday kitchen talk and economic or scientific discourse. Understanding the root 'satt' helps learners grasp the concept of 'enoughness' that permeates all uses of this verb. Whether it is a stomach, a chemical solution, or a consumer market, sättigen signals that the limit of intake has been reached.
Der Markt für Smartphones gilt in vielen Ländern bereits als gesättigt.
- Abstract Satisfaction
- While 'befriedigen' is more common for abstract needs, sättigen can be used for deep-seated hungers like curiosity (Neugier) or a thirst for knowledge (Wissensdurst). It suggests a profound and complete filling of a void.
Er versuchte, seine Neugier durch ständiges Lesen zu sättigen.
Diese kleinen Portionen können einen hungrigen Arbeiter kaum sättigen.
Ultimately, the word is about reaching a threshold. In a culture that values efficiency and substance, like Germany's, discussing which foods 'sättigen' well is a common topic in health and fitness circles. It is less about the pleasure of eating (which would be 'genießen') and more about the practical result of the meal.
Using sättigen correctly requires understanding its role as a transitive verb. In its simplest form, the food is the subject, and the person eating is the direct object in the accusative case. However, it can also be used reflexively or as an adjective in the form of a present participle (sättigend).
- Transitive Usage (Food as Subject)
- When you want to describe how effective a food is at stopping hunger. Sentence: 'Die Kartoffeln sättigen uns sehr.' (The potatoes fill us up very much.) Here, 'uns' is the accusative object.
Ein ballaststoffreiches Frühstück sättigt den Körper bis zum Mittagessen.
- Reflexive Usage (Sich sättigen)
- This is more formal and often used in literature or biological descriptions. It means 'to satisfy one's own hunger.' Sentence: 'Die Tiere sättigten sich an den Beeren.' (The animals filled themselves on the berries.) Note the use of the preposition 'an' + dative for the source of food.
Nach der langen Wanderung konnten wir uns endlich im Gasthaus sättigen.
- The Adjectival Use (Sättigend)
- The present participle 'sättigend' is extremely common in reviews and recipes. It functions like the English 'filling.' Sentence: 'Das ist eine sehr sättigende Mahlzeit.' (That is a very filling meal.)
Haferflocken sind bekannt dafür, besonders sättigend zu sein.
In scientific contexts, you will often see the passive voice or the past participle 'gesättigt.' For example, in chemistry: 'Die Lösung ist mit Salz gesättigt' (The solution is saturated with salt). In nutrition, 'gesättigte Fettsäuren' (saturated fatty acids) is a standard term. When using it in these ways, the focus shifts from the act of eating to the state of having reached maximum capacity.
Man sollte den Konsum von gesättigten Fettsäuren reduzieren.
Es ist wichtig, dass das Abendessen uns gut sättigt.
Whether you are describing a protein shake that keeps you full for hours or a market that can't take any more products, the structure remains consistent. The subject is the 'filler' and the object is the 'thing being filled'.
You will encounter sättigen in a variety of real-world scenarios in Germany, ranging from the domestic kitchen to the boardrooms of major corporations. It is a word that blends biological necessity with economic reality.
- In the Kitchen and at the Table
- German food culture often emphasizes 'Sättigungsbeilagen'—side dishes like potatoes, rice, or pasta whose primary job is to ensure the diner is full. You'll hear mothers or hosts asking, 'Sättigt dich das?' (Is that filling you up?) or 'Hat es dich gesättigt?' (Did it satisfy your hunger?)
Als Sättigungsbeilage servieren wir heute hausgemachte Spätzle.
- Health and Fitness Media
- In magazines like 'Fit for Fun' or on health blogs, 'Sättigungsgefühl' (the feeling of being full) is a hot topic. Experts discuss which foods 'sättigen' the best to help with weight loss. 'Ballaststoffe sättigen langanhaltend' (Fiber fills you up for a long time) is a sentence you will see in almost every nutrition guide.
Proteine sättigen besser als Kohlenhydrate.
- Economics and Business News
- On news channels like Tagesschau or in papers like the Handelsblatt, you'll hear about 'Marktsättigung' (market saturation). If every person in Germany already owns a car, the market for cars is 'gesättigt'. This means companies have to find new ways to innovate because they can no longer grow simply by finding new customers.
Wegen der Marktsättigung sinken die Verkaufszahlen in diesem Quartal.
Farben können eine hohe Sättigung aufweisen, was sie besonders intensiv macht.
Finally, in art and design, 'Farbsättigung' (color saturation) is the standard term for the intensity of a color. A photo editor might say, 'Wir müssen die Sättigung erhöhen,' meaning they want the colors to be more vivid. Thus, from the breakfast table to the photo studio, sättigen is everywhere.
Even advanced learners can stumble when using sättigen. The most frequent errors involve confusing it with the adjective 'satt', using the wrong case for the object, or applying it to the wrong kind of 'satisfaction'.
- Mistake 1: Confusing 'sättigen' with 'satt sein'
- Learners often say 'Ich sättige' when they mean 'Ich bin satt.' Remember: 'satt sein' is the state of being full. 'Sättigen' is the action the food performs. You can say 'Das Essen sättigt mich,' but never 'Ich sättige' unless you are performing the act of feeding someone else or yourself (reflexive).
Falsch: Ich sättige nach der Pizza. Richtig: Ich bin satt nach der Pizza.
- Mistake 2: 'Sättigen' vs. 'Befriedigen'
- In English, 'satisfy' can be used for hunger, customers, or sexual desires. In German, 'sättigen' is almost exclusively for hunger or physical/chemical capacity. For satisfying a customer, a requirement, or a person’s ego, use 'befriedigen'. Using 'sättigen' for a person's emotional needs sounds very strange and overly biological.
Falsch: Der Service sättigt den Kunden. Richtig: Der Service befriedigt den Kunden.
- Mistake 3: Overusing 'sättigen' in informal speech
- While correct, 'sättigen' can sometimes sound a bit clinical or like a textbook. In a very casual setting, Germans might just say 'Das macht voll' (That makes [you] full) or 'Das füllt den Magen'. Reserve 'sättigen' for when you are discussing the quality of the food or in slightly more polite/formal contexts.
Umgangssprachlich: Die Nudeln machen richtig voll.
Achtung: Ungesättigte Fettsäuren gelten als gesünder.
By keeping these distinctions in mind—especially the difference between the state (satt), the action (sättigen), and the abstract satisfaction (befriedigen)—you will sound much more natural and precise in your German communication.
German has several words that touch upon the idea of satisfaction and fullness. Choosing the right one depends on whether you are talking about food, emotions, or physical volume.
- Sättigen vs. Befriedigen
- 'Sättigen' is for the stomach and technical saturation. 'Befriedigen' is for needs, desires, and demands. If you satisfy a thirst for knowledge, you can use either, but 'sättigen' implies the hunger is gone, while 'befriedigen' implies the desire was met.
Die Antwort befriedigte seine Neugier (He was happy with the answer). Er sättigte seine Neugier (He learned so much he didn't want to know more).
- Sättigen vs. Füllen / Auffüllen
- 'Füllen' means to fill a physical space, like a glass or a bag. While you can 'fill' a stomach (den Magen füllen), 'sättigen' is specifically about the *feeling* of no longer being hungry. 'Auffüllen' means to refill something that was empty.
Ich fülle die Flasche mit Wasser. Das Brot sättigt mich.
- Sättigen vs. Stopfen
- 'Stopfen' is a more aggressive, often negative word. It means to stuff or cram. 'Sich vollstopfen' means to overeat until you are uncomfortably full. 'Sättigen' is neutral and positive, focusing on the healthy end of hunger.
Er stopfte sich mit Fast Food voll, anstatt sich gesund zu sättigen.
Man kann mich nicht mit Ausreden abspeisen.
By mastering these alternatives, you can describe exactly *how* a person was satisfied—whether it was a healthy meal (sättigen), a quieted thirst (stillen), a crammed stomach (stopfen), or a fulfilled desire (befriedigen).
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The root 'sat' is Indo-European and can be found in Latin 'satis' (enough), which gives us English words like 'satisfy' and 'sufficient'.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing the initial 's' as unvoiced (like 'sit'). It should be voiced (like 'zero').
- Confusing the 'ä' sound with 'a'. It must be an 'e' sound.
- Over-emphasizing the 'g' at the end; in many dialects, it becomes a soft 'ch' sound (sättichen).
- Swapping the 't' and 'tt' sounds—ensure the 'ä' is short because of the double 'tt'.
- Forgetting the 'n' at the end in casual speech.
مستوى الصعوبة
Easy to recognize 'satt' within the word.
Requires correct accusative object placement.
Pronunciation of 'ä' and 'ig' needs care.
Clear sound, but can be confused with similar verbs.
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Causative Verbs
satt (adj) -> sättigen (verb) [to make full]
Accusative Objects
Das Brot sättigt *mich*.
Reflexive Verbs with Prepositions
Sich *an* etwas (Dat) sättigen.
Present Participle as Adjective
Eine *sättigende* Suppe.
Past Participle as Adjective
Ein *gesättigter* Markt.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
Das Brot ist sehr sättigend.
The bread is very filling.
Adjective use of the participle.
Ich bin satt.
I am full.
Root adjective 'satt'.
Macht die Suppe satt?
Does the soup make you full?
Using 'machen + satt' as an alternative to 'sättigen'.
Ich esse, bis ich satt bin.
I eat until I am full.
Subordinate clause with 'bis'.
Ist das genug Essen?
Is that enough food?
Concept of sufficiency.
Die Banane sättigt gut.
The banana fills you up well.
Simple transitive use.
Ich brauche etwas Sättigendes.
I need something filling.
Nominalized adjective.
Brot sättigt mehr als Salat.
Bread fills you up more than salad.
Comparative sentence.
Kartoffeln sättigen uns für lange Zeit.
Potatoes fill us up for a long time.
Accusative object 'uns'.
Dieses Gericht sättigt nicht wirklich.
This dish doesn't really fill you up.
Negation with 'nicht'.
Was sättigt am besten?
What fills you up best?
Superlative 'am besten'.
Ich möchte eine sättigende Mahlzeit.
I would like a filling meal.
Adjective ending -e for feminine noun.
Nudeln sättigen mich schnell.
Pasta fills me up quickly.
Direct object 'mich'.
Die Kinder sind nach dem Brei gesättigt.
The children are full after the porridge.
Past participle as adjective.
Kann dieser kleine Apfel dich sättigen?
Can this small apple fill you up?
Modal verb construction.
Wir suchen sättigende Rezepte.
We are looking for filling recipes.
Plural adjective ending.
Vollkornbrot sättigt wesentlich länger als Weißbrot.
Whole grain bread fills you up significantly longer than white bread.
Comparison of effectiveness.
Man sollte sich gesund sättigen.
One should satisfy one's hunger healthily.
Reflexive use 'sich sättigen'.
Ballaststoffe helfen dabei, den Körper zu sättigen.
Fiber helps to fill the body.
Infinitve with 'zu'.
Nach dem Sport muss ich mich erst einmal sättigen.
After sports, I first have to satisfy my hunger.
Reflexive modal construction.
Hat dich das Mittagessen gesättigt?
Did the lunch fill you up?
Perfekt tense.
Die Portionen im Restaurant sättigen kaum einen Erwachsenen.
The portions in the restaurant hardly fill an adult.
Adverb 'kaum'.
Es ist wichtig, das Sättigungsgefühl zu beachten.
It is important to pay attention to the feeling of fullness.
Compound noun 'Sättigungsgefühl'.
Eiweißreiche Lebensmittel sättigen besonders gut.
Protein-rich foods fill you up particularly well.
Adverbial use of 'besonders'.
Der Markt für Elektroautos ist noch nicht gesättigt.
The market for electric cars is not yet saturated.
Economic context.
Wir müssen die Sättigung der Farben im Bild erhöhen.
We need to increase the saturation of the colors in the image.
Art/Technical context.
Gesättigte Fettsäuren sollten nur in Maßen verzehrt werden.
Saturated fatty acids should only be consumed in moderation.
Scientific context.
Die Lösung ist mit Zucker gesättigt.
The solution is saturated with sugar.
Chemical context.
Er konnte seinen Wissensdurst kaum sättigen.
He could hardly satisfy his thirst for knowledge.
Metaphorical use.
Eine hohe Farbsättigung wirkt oft unnatürlich.
High color saturation often looks unnatural.
Adjective phrase.
Die Nachfrage ist gesättigt, es gibt keine neuen Käufer.
The demand is saturated; there are no new buyers.
Passive state.
In der organischen Chemie spricht man von gesättigten Verbindungen.
In organic chemistry, one speaks of saturated compounds.
Technical terminology.
Die Marktsättigung führt oft zu einem harten Preiskampf.
Market saturation often leads to a tough price war.
Compound noun 'Marktsättigung'.
Sie versuchte, ihre innere Leere durch Konsum zu sättigen.
She tried to satisfy her inner emptiness through consumption.
Psychological/Metaphorical context.
Das Sättigungsniveau der Bevölkerung ist erreicht.
The saturation level of the population has been reached.
Sociological context.
Die Luft ist mit Feuchtigkeit gesättigt.
The air is saturated with moisture.
Environmental context.
Ein gesättigter Geist strebt nicht nach Neuem.
A saturated mind does not strive for the new.
Philosophical context.
Die Farben des Sonnenuntergangs erreichten eine unglaubliche Sättigung.
The colors of the sunset reached an incredible saturation.
Descriptive noun use.
Es gilt, die Neugier der Zuschauer dauerhaft zu sättigen.
The goal is to permanently satisfy the viewers' curiosity.
Professional media context.
Die chemische Reaktion stoppt, sobald die Lösung gesättigt ist.
The chemical reaction stops as soon as the solution is saturated.
Conditional clause with 'sobald'.
Die schiere Redundanz der Informationen sättigte das Publikum bis zum Überdruss.
The sheer redundancy of information saturated the audience to the point of weariness.
Advanced literary style.
In einem gesättigten System ist kein Raum für Entropie-Minderung.
In a saturated system, there is no room for entropy reduction.
Scientific/Philosophical synthesis.
Es ist eine Kunst, den Leser zu fesseln, ohne ihn zu sättigen.
It is an art to captivate the reader without over-satisfying them.
Metaphor for narrative tension.
Die Sättigungsgrenze des Bodens für Nitrate wurde überschritten.
The soil's saturation limit for nitrates has been exceeded.
Ecological/Legal context.
Er sättigte seinen Zorn durch Racheakte.
He satiated his anger through acts of revenge.
Literary use for emotions.
Die ökonomische Theorie der Grenznutzenschule befasst sich mit der Sättigung von Bedürfnissen.
The economic theory of the marginal utility school deals with the saturation of needs.
Academic context.
Die Atmosphäre war von einer fast greifbaren Melancholie gesättigt.
The atmosphere was saturated with an almost palpable melancholy.
Abstract literary use.
Man kann die Gier eines Despoten niemals gänzlich sättigen.
One can never completely satiate the greed of a despot.
Political/Philosophical statement.
المرادفات
الأضداد
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
— I am not quite full yet (slightly formal).
Darf ich noch einen Nachschlag? Ich bin noch nicht ganz gesättigt.
— A market where supply equals or exceeds demand.
In einem gesättigten Markt ist Innovation der Schlüssel.
— To reach the point of fullness or saturation.
Nach drei Tellern hatte er seine Sättigung erreicht.
— To satisfy a thirst for knowledge.
Das Studium half ihm, seinen Wissensdurst zu sättigen.
— To suppress the feeling of fullness.
Man sollte sein Sättigungsgefühl nicht unterdrücken.
— Polyunsaturated (usually regarding fats).
Diese Öle enthalten mehrfach ungesättigte Fettsäuren.
— To eat until full (synonymous phrase).
Wir haben uns am Buffet richtig satt gegessen.
يُخلط عادةً مع
Befriedigen is for emotional/sexual satisfaction; sättigen is for physical hunger.
Stillen is often used for thirst or breastfeeding; sättigen is for the feeling of being full from food.
Füllen is to fill a volume; sättigen is to satisfy a biological need.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— To provide so much of a product that no more can be sold.
Die Firma hat den Markt mit Billigprodukten gesättigt.
Business— To enjoy and fill oneself with food (related idiom).
Sie taten sich am Kuchen gütlich.
Literary— To end world hunger.
Es ist eine globale Aufgabe, den Hunger der Welt zu sättigen.
Formal— To look at something beautiful until one has seen enough.
Er konnte seinen Blick an der Landschaft kaum sättigen.
Literary— To add solute until no more can dissolve.
Sättigen Sie die Salzlösung vor dem Experiment.
Technical— To stuff one's bellies (crude/informal related).
Sie schlugen sich die Bäuche mit Pizza voll.
Slang— Full to the brim (informal state).
Nach dem Festessen war ich voll bis obenhin.
Informal— To satisfy the demand/need.
Die Produktion konnte den Bedarf der Kunden sättigen.
Professionalسهل الخلط
Both relate to being full.
Satt is an adjective (state); sättigen is a verb (action).
Ich bin satt (I am full). Das Brot sättigt mich (The bread fills me).
Sounds similar.
Besänftigen means to calm someone down or soothe them.
Sie besänftigte das weinende Kind.
Sounds similar.
Bestätigen means to confirm or verify.
Bitte bestätigen Sie Ihre E-Mail-Adresse.
Sounds similar.
Bewältigen means to overcome or manage a task.
Er konnte die Aufgabe bewältigen.
Sounds similar.
Beschäftigen means to employ or occupy someone.
Das Thema beschäftigt mich sehr.
أنماط الجُمل
[Food] sättigt [Person].
Die Pizza sättigt mich.
[Food] ist sehr sättigend.
Haferflocken sind sehr sättigend.
Sich an [Food] sättigen.
Wir sättigten uns an den Äpfeln.
Der Markt für [Product] ist gesättigt.
Der Markt für PCs ist gesättigt.
Die Sättigung von [Noun] erhöhen.
Die Sättigung der Farben erhöhen.
Seinen [Desire] sättigen.
Er sättigte seinen Wissensdurst.
Eine mit [Substance] gesättigte Lösung.
Eine mit Salz gesättigte Lösung.
Bis zur Sättigung [Verb].
Wir diskutierten bis zur Sättigung.
عائلة الكلمة
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الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
High in health, culinary, and business contexts.
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Ich sättige.
→
Ich bin satt.
You cannot be the subject of 'sättigen' unless you are performing the action on someone else or yourself reflexively.
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Das Essen sättigt mir.
→
Das Essen sättigt mich.
Sättigen takes an accusative object, not dative.
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Er sättigte seine Freundin.
→
Er befriedigte seine Freundin.
Using 'sättigen' for people's needs outside of hunger sounds very strange/biological.
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Die Sättigung des Durstes.
→
Das Stillen des Durstes.
Thirst is 'gestillt' or 'gelöscht', not 'gesättigt'.
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Ungesättigte Markt.
→
Ungesättigter Markt.
Check your adjective endings for masculine nominative.
نصائح
Verb vs Adjective
Always remember that 'sättigen' is what the food does to you, while 'satt' is how you feel.
Health Context
Look for 'gesättigte Fettsäuren' on food labels to know if something has saturated fats.
Market Talk
Use 'gesättigter Markt' in business presentations to describe a mature industry.
The 'ä' Sound
Keep the 'ä' short and crisp, like the 'e' in 'set'.
Formal Eating
Use 'sich sättigen' in literature to describe a character eating with purpose.
Chemistry Tip
A 'gesättigte Lösung' cannot dissolve any more solute at that temperature.
Design Tip
In Photoshop, the 'Saturation' slider is 'Sättigung' in the German version.
Satiate
Link 'sättigen' to 'satiate' to remember the meaning instantly.
Side Dishes
Potatoes are the classic German 'Sättigungsbeilage'.
Politeness
Saying 'Das hat mich sehr gesättigt' is a polite way to tell a host you are full.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of the English word 'SATIATE'. Both start with 'SA' and mean the same thing. Sättigen = Satiate.
ربط بصري
Imagine a sponge (the object) being dipped in water until it can't hold any more. That sponge is 'gesättigt'.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to find three items in your fridge and rank them by how much they 'sättigen' you.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Middle High German 'setigen' and Old High German 'satōn'. It is closely related to the adjective 'satt'.
المعنى الأصلي: To make full, to satisfy.
Germanic, related to the English word 'sate' and 'satiate'.السياق الثقافي
Be careful not to use 'sättigen' when you mean 'to satisfy a person's romantic or emotional needs' (use 'befriedigen' instead).
English speakers often use 'filling' for food, while 'saturated' is reserved for science/business. German uses 'sättigen' for both, which can feel more clinical to English ears.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
At the Dinner Table
- Sättigt dich das?
- Das ist sehr sättigend.
- Ich bin gesättigt.
- Gute Sättigungsbeilage.
In a Biology Class
- Gesättigte Fette.
- Sättigungsgefühl im Gehirn.
- Nährstoffe, die sättigen.
- Der Magen ist gesättigt.
In a Business Meeting
- Der Markt ist gesättigt.
- Marktsättigung erreicht.
- Neue Käufer finden.
- Wachstum trotz Sättigung.
In a Photography Studio
- Die Sättigung erhöhen.
- Zu viel Farbsättigung.
- Natürliche Sättigung.
- Sättigungsregler.
In a Chemistry Lab
- Die Lösung sättigen.
- Gesättigte Lösung.
- Bodensatz bei Sättigung.
- Temperaturabhängige Sättigung.
بدايات محادثة
"Welche Lebensmittel sättigen dich am längsten?"
"Glaubst du, der Smartphone-Markt ist schon gesättigt?"
"Magst du Fotos mit viel oder wenig Farbsättigung?"
"Was ist deine liebste Sättigungsbeilage zum Steak?"
"Wie merkst du, dass dein Sättigungsgefühl eintritt?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
Beschreibe eine Mahlzeit, die dich besonders gut gesättigt hat. Was hast du gegessen?
Denkst du, dass unsere Gesellschaft mit Informationen übersättigt ist? Warum?
Welche Rolle spielen gesättigte Fettsäuren in deiner täglichen Ernährung?
Schreibe über einen Moment, in dem du deine Neugier sättigen konntest.
Analysiere einen Markt deiner Wahl: Ist er gesättigt oder gibt es noch Potenzial?
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is a formal way of saying 'Ich bin satt'. You might hear it at a formal dinner party.
No, it is also used for markets (economics), solutions (chemistry), and colors (art).
It refers to the part of a meal meant to fill you up, like potatoes, rice, or pasta.
They are saturated fatty acids, typically found in animal products and considered less healthy in large amounts.
Usually, we use 'löschen' or 'stillen' for thirst (Durst löschen/stillen). 'Sättigen' is for hunger.
Yes, it follows the regular weak conjugation: sättigte, hat gesättigt.
It is when a market has no more room for growth because everyone already has the product.
It is 'Farbsättigung'.
Yes, it's very common in recipes and health-related discussions to describe filling food.
Yes, 'seine Neugier sättigen' is a common metaphorical use.
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Write a sentence using 'sättigen' to describe your favorite meal.
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Explain why whole grain bread is 'sättigend'.
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Use the word 'Marktsättigung' in a business context.
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Describe a photo using the term 'Farbsättigung'.
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Write a formal sentence saying you are full after a dinner party.
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Compare two foods using 'sättigen'.
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Use 'sich sättigen' in a sentence about animals.
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Write a warning about 'gesättigte Fettsäuren'.
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Use 'sättigen' metaphorically for knowledge or curiosity.
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Explain the concept of a 'gesättigte Lösung' in chemistry.
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Describe the 'Sättigungsgefühl' and why it's important for health.
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Write a short dialogue at a restaurant using 'sättigend'.
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Discuss the impact of information saturation on society.
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Use 'kaum zu sättigen' in a sentence about someone's appetite.
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Write a sentence about 'Sättigungsbeilagen'.
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Use 'übersättigt' in a sentence about art or colors.
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Explain the difference between 'satt sein' and 'sättigen'.
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Write a sentence using 'langanhaltend gesättigt'.
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Use 'Sättigungsgrenze' in a sentence about ecology.
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Write a poetic sentence using 'sättigen'.
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Pronounce 'sättigen' clearly. Focus on the 'ä' and the final 'n'.
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Say: 'Dieses Brot sättigt mich sehr gut.'
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Explain to a friend why you prefer potatoes over salad as a side dish.
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Ask a waiter if a specific dish is filling.
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Discuss the health impact of saturated fats in German.
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Roleplay: You are a nutritionist explaining the benefits of fiber.
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Pronounce the compound word 'Sättigungsbeilage'.
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Explain the concept of 'Marktsättigung' in a simulated business meeting.
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Describe a vibrant sunset using the word 'Farbsättigung'.
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Tell a short story about a hungry animal that finally finds food.
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Compare the 'Sättigungswirkung' of two different breakfasts.
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Say: 'Ich bin vollkommen gesättigt, danke!'
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Discuss if you think social media is a 'gesättigter Markt'.
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Explain what a 'gesättigte Lösung' is to a chemistry student.
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Pronounce 'Sättigungsgefühl' correctly.
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Use the idiom 'den Wissensdurst sättigen' in a sentence about your studies.
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Talk about why some colors in a photo might look 'übersättigt'.
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Ask someone: 'Hat dich die Suppe gesättigt?'
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Explain the difference between 'satt' and 'gesättigt' in terms of formality.
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Describe a very 'sättigende' traditional German meal.
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Listen to the description: 'Ein Lebensmittel, das reich an Proteinen ist und lange vor Hunger schützt.' What word describes this effect?
Listen: 'Ich kann nicht mehr, ich habe genug gegessen.' Which adjective matches this state?
Listen: 'Die Verkaufszahlen steigen nicht mehr, weil jeder schon ein Gerät hat.' What is this economic state?
Listen: 'In diesem Öl sind viele gesättigte Fettsäuren.' Is this oil likely solid or liquid at room temperature?
Listen: 'Der Fotograf dreht am Regler, um die Farben kräftiger zu machen.' Which setting is he changing?
Listen: 'Das Salz löst sich nicht mehr im Wasser auf.' What kind of solution is this?
Listen: 'Ich brauche zum Fleisch noch Nudeln oder Reis.' What is the term for these sides?
Listen: 'Er hat so viele Bücher gelesen, er weiß jetzt alles über das Thema.' What did he satisfy?
Listen: 'Die Kleidung ist vollgesogen mit Regenwasser.' What is a scientific word for this state of the fabric?
Listen: 'Ich esse langsam, damit ich merke, wann ich genug habe.' What feeling is the speaker waiting for?
Listen: 'Diese Suppe ist nur Wasser, sie hält nicht lange vor.' Does the soup 'sättigen' well?
Listen: 'Der Markt ist völlig übersättigt mit Billigkleidung.' Why is it hard for new brands?
Listen: 'In der Chemie gibt es gesättigte und ungesättigte Verbindungen.' Which one has only single bonds?
Listen: 'Das Kind hat sich an den Süßigkeiten satt gegessen.' Is the child still hungry?
Listen: 'Die Sättigung der Farben in diesem Film ist sehr niedrig, fast schwarz-weiß.' How do the colors look?
Ich sättige nach der Pizza.
Use 'satt sein' for the state of being full.
Das Brot sättigt mir.
Sättigen takes an accusative object.
Die Marktsättigung ist ein ungesättigter Markt.
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Ich habe meinen Durst gesättigt.
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Er sättigte seine Neugierde mit Wasser.
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Summary
The verb 'sättigen' is essential for moving beyond basic hunger descriptions. It describes the functional effect of food ('Das Brot sättigt') and extends into scientific and economic saturation, making it a versatile tool for B1+ learners. Example: 'Ballaststoffe sättigen besonders gut.'
- Sättigen means to satisfy hunger or make someone feel full physically.
- It is a transitive verb, usually requiring a direct object (the person or thing being filled).
- Beyond food, it applies to chemical saturation, color intensity, and market demand economics.
- It is the causative verb form of the common German adjective 'satt'.
Verb vs Adjective
Always remember that 'sättigen' is what the food does to you, while 'satt' is how you feel.
Health Context
Look for 'gesättigte Fettsäuren' on food labels to know if something has saturated fats.
Market Talk
Use 'gesättigter Markt' in business presentations to describe a mature industry.
The 'ä' Sound
Keep the 'ä' short and crisp, like the 'e' in 'set'.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات food
abbestellen
B1إلغاء طلب أو اشتراك.
Abendbrot
A2أبيندبروت هو وجبة مسائية خفيفة، تتكون عادة من الخبز والجبن واللحوم الباردة.
abendessen
A1تناول العشاء. تناول الوجبة المسائية.
Abendessen, das
A1العشاء هو وجبة المساء.
abgießen
B1تصفية الماء من الطعام المطبوخ مثل المعكرونة.
Ablaufdatum
B1تاريخ الانتهاء هو التاريخ الذي لا ينبغي بعده استهلاك الطعام.
abräumen
B1رفع الأطباق المستخدمة من الطاولة.
Abschmecken
B1تذوق الطعام وضبط تتبيله حتى يصبح مذاقه مثاليًا.
abschrecken
B1تبريد الطعام الساخن فجأة بالماء البارد. ردع شخص ما أو ثنيه عن فعل شيء ما بسبب الخوف أو العوائق.
abspülen
B1أن تغسل الأطباق أو الطعام بسرعة باستخدام الماء الجاري.