At the A1 level, you should focus on the adjective 'satt' which means 'full' (not hungry). You might not use the verb 'sättigen' yourself yet, but you will hear people talk about food. If someone says 'Bist du satt?', they are asking if you are full. The verb 'sättigen' is the action that lead to that state. Think of it as 'to make satt'. At this stage, just remember that if a food is 'sättigend', it is good because it stops you from feeling hungry. You might see this on menus or food packaging in a supermarket. Don't worry about complex grammar yet; just recognize the root word 'satt' inside 'sättigen'. Example: 'Das Brot macht satt' is a simpler way A1 learners express the same idea as 'Das Brot sättigt'.
At the A2 level, you can start using the adjective 'sättigend' to describe food. When you go to a restaurant or talk about your favorite meals, you can say 'Die Suppe ist sehr sättigend' (The soup is very filling). You also begin to learn about the accusative case, which is important because 'sättigen' takes an accusative object. You can say 'Das Essen sättigt mich' (The food fills me). You are also starting to see how verbs are formed from adjectives. 'Satt' (full) becomes 'sättigen' (to make full). This pattern is very common in German. Focus on using the verb in the present tense to describe what you eat and how it makes you feel.
At the B1 level, 'sättigen' becomes a core part of your vocabulary for discussing health, lifestyle, and nutrition. You should be able to use the verb in various tenses, including the past ('Das Frühstück hat mich den ganzen Tag gesättigt'). You also learn the reflexive form 'sich sättigen', which is useful for describing how people or animals eat in a more formal or descriptive way. You will encounter this word in health articles that discuss 'sättigende Lebensmittel' (filling foods) like beans, nuts, and whole grains. You should also be aware of the noun 'die Sättigung' (satiety/saturation), which appears in more technical or detailed discussions about diet and hunger.
At the B2 level, you expand your use of 'sättigen' into abstract and professional contexts. You will hear about 'Marktsättigung' (market saturation) in business news. This means that a market is 'full' and no more products can be sold easily. You also use the word in the context of chemistry and biology, specifically regarding 'gesättigte Fettsäuren' (saturated fatty acids). You should be comfortable using the verb metaphorically, such as 'seinen Wissensdurst sättigen' (to satisfy one's thirst for knowledge). Your understanding of the word should move beyond just 'eating' to the general concept of reaching a maximum capacity or a state of complete fulfillment.
At the C1 level, you use 'sättigen' with nuance and precision. You can distinguish between 'sättigen', 'befriedigen', and 'stillen' in complex essays or discussions. You might use the word in literary analyses to describe a character's search for fulfillment that can never be 'gesättigt'. You understand the technicalities of 'Farbsättigung' (color saturation) in photography or digital media. You are expected to use the word in passive constructions and as part of sophisticated compound nouns. Your vocabulary is rich enough to use 'sättigen' to describe social phenomena, such as a society that is 'gesättigt' with information or consumer goods, leading to a loss of interest or value.
At the C2 level, 'sättigen' is a tool for philosophical and highly technical discourse. You might discuss the 'Sättigungsgrenze' (saturation limit) of ecological systems or economic models. You can use the verb in highly formal, perhaps even archaic, reflexive structures in creative writing. You have a deep understanding of the word's etymology and its relationship to other Germanic languages. You can effortlessly switch between the biological, chemical, economic, and metaphorical meanings of the word in a single high-level presentation. You recognize the subtle difference in tone when 'sättigen' is used instead of more common synonyms, using it to evoke a sense of completeness, heaviness, or finality.

sättigen 30 सेकंड में

  • 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?

रोचक तथ्य

The root 'sat' is Indo-European and can be found in Latin 'satis' (enough), which gives us English words like 'satisfy' and 'sufficient'.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ˈzɛtɪɡn̩/
US /ˈzɛtɪɡən/
The stress is on the first syllable: SÄTT-igen.
तुकबंदी
bestätigen bewältigen beschäftigen bekräftigen besänftigen belästigen beängstigen behelligen
आम गलतियाँ
  • 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.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Easy to recognize 'satt' within the word.

लिखना 4/5

Requires correct accusative object placement.

बोलना 3/5

Pronunciation of 'ä' and 'ig' needs care.

श्रवण 3/5

Clear sound, but can be confused with similar verbs.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

satt essen Hunger voll machen

आगे सीखें

befriedigen stillen genießen verdauen ernähren

उन्नत

Marktsättigung Fettsäuren Löslichkeitsprodukt Farbmetrik

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

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.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Das Brot ist sehr sättigend.

The bread is very filling.

Adjective use of the participle.

2

Ich bin satt.

I am full.

Root adjective 'satt'.

3

Macht die Suppe satt?

Does the soup make you full?

Using 'machen + satt' as an alternative to 'sättigen'.

4

Ich esse, bis ich satt bin.

I eat until I am full.

Subordinate clause with 'bis'.

5

Ist das genug Essen?

Is that enough food?

Concept of sufficiency.

6

Die Banane sättigt gut.

The banana fills you up well.

Simple transitive use.

7

Ich brauche etwas Sättigendes.

I need something filling.

Nominalized adjective.

8

Brot sättigt mehr als Salat.

Bread fills you up more than salad.

Comparative sentence.

1

Kartoffeln sättigen uns für lange Zeit.

Potatoes fill us up for a long time.

Accusative object 'uns'.

2

Dieses Gericht sättigt nicht wirklich.

This dish doesn't really fill you up.

Negation with 'nicht'.

3

Was sättigt am besten?

What fills you up best?

Superlative 'am besten'.

4

Ich möchte eine sättigende Mahlzeit.

I would like a filling meal.

Adjective ending -e for feminine noun.

5

Nudeln sättigen mich schnell.

Pasta fills me up quickly.

Direct object 'mich'.

6

Die Kinder sind nach dem Brei gesättigt.

The children are full after the porridge.

Past participle as adjective.

7

Kann dieser kleine Apfel dich sättigen?

Can this small apple fill you up?

Modal verb construction.

8

Wir suchen sättigende Rezepte.

We are looking for filling recipes.

Plural adjective ending.

1

Vollkornbrot sättigt wesentlich länger als Weißbrot.

Whole grain bread fills you up significantly longer than white bread.

Comparison of effectiveness.

2

Man sollte sich gesund sättigen.

One should satisfy one's hunger healthily.

Reflexive use 'sich sättigen'.

3

Ballaststoffe helfen dabei, den Körper zu sättigen.

Fiber helps to fill the body.

Infinitve with 'zu'.

4

Nach dem Sport muss ich mich erst einmal sättigen.

After sports, I first have to satisfy my hunger.

Reflexive modal construction.

5

Hat dich das Mittagessen gesättigt?

Did the lunch fill you up?

Perfekt tense.

6

Die Portionen im Restaurant sättigen kaum einen Erwachsenen.

The portions in the restaurant hardly fill an adult.

Adverb 'kaum'.

7

Es ist wichtig, das Sättigungsgefühl zu beachten.

It is important to pay attention to the feeling of fullness.

Compound noun 'Sättigungsgefühl'.

8

Eiweißreiche Lebensmittel sättigen besonders gut.

Protein-rich foods fill you up particularly well.

Adverbial use of 'besonders'.

1

Der Markt für Elektroautos ist noch nicht gesättigt.

The market for electric cars is not yet saturated.

Economic context.

2

Wir müssen die Sättigung der Farben im Bild erhöhen.

We need to increase the saturation of the colors in the image.

Art/Technical context.

3

Gesättigte Fettsäuren sollten nur in Maßen verzehrt werden.

Saturated fatty acids should only be consumed in moderation.

Scientific context.

4

Die Lösung ist mit Zucker gesättigt.

The solution is saturated with sugar.

Chemical context.

5

Er konnte seinen Wissensdurst kaum sättigen.

He could hardly satisfy his thirst for knowledge.

Metaphorical use.

6

Eine hohe Farbsättigung wirkt oft unnatürlich.

High color saturation often looks unnatural.

Adjective phrase.

7

Die Nachfrage ist gesättigt, es gibt keine neuen Käufer.

The demand is saturated; there are no new buyers.

Passive state.

8

In der organischen Chemie spricht man von gesättigten Verbindungen.

In organic chemistry, one speaks of saturated compounds.

Technical terminology.

1

Die Marktsättigung führt oft zu einem harten Preiskampf.

Market saturation often leads to a tough price war.

Compound noun 'Marktsättigung'.

2

Sie versuchte, ihre innere Leere durch Konsum zu sättigen.

She tried to satisfy her inner emptiness through consumption.

Psychological/Metaphorical context.

3

Das Sättigungsniveau der Bevölkerung ist erreicht.

The saturation level of the population has been reached.

Sociological context.

4

Die Luft ist mit Feuchtigkeit gesättigt.

The air is saturated with moisture.

Environmental context.

5

Ein gesättigter Geist strebt nicht nach Neuem.

A saturated mind does not strive for the new.

Philosophical context.

6

Die Farben des Sonnenuntergangs erreichten eine unglaubliche Sättigung.

The colors of the sunset reached an incredible saturation.

Descriptive noun use.

7

Es gilt, die Neugier der Zuschauer dauerhaft zu sättigen.

The goal is to permanently satisfy the viewers' curiosity.

Professional media context.

8

Die chemische Reaktion stoppt, sobald die Lösung gesättigt ist.

The chemical reaction stops as soon as the solution is saturated.

Conditional clause with 'sobald'.

1

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.

2

In einem gesättigten System ist kein Raum für Entropie-Minderung.

In a saturated system, there is no room for entropy reduction.

Scientific/Philosophical synthesis.

3

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.

4

Die Sättigungsgrenze des Bodens für Nitrate wurde überschritten.

The soil's saturation limit for nitrates has been exceeded.

Ecological/Legal context.

5

Er sättigte seinen Zorn durch Racheakte.

He satiated his anger through acts of revenge.

Literary use for emotions.

6

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.

7

Die Atmosphäre war von einer fast greifbaren Melancholie gesättigt.

The atmosphere was saturated with an almost palpable melancholy.

Abstract literary use.

8

Man kann die Gier eines Despoten niemals gänzlich sättigen.

One can never completely satiate the greed of a despot.

Political/Philosophical statement.

समानार्थी शब्द

sättigen stillen befriedigen ausfüllen stopfen füllen abspeisen satt machen

विलोम शब्द

aushungern leeren hungrig lassen entleeren

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

den Hunger sättigen
die Neugier sättigen
den Markt sättigen
gesättigte Fettsäuren
eine gesättigte Lösung
langanhaltend sättigen
kaum sättigen
vollständig sättigen
sich an etwas (Dat) sättigen
Sättigungsbeilage

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Das sättigt ungemein.

— That is incredibly filling.

Probier den Eintopf, das sättigt ungemein.

Ich bin noch nicht ganz gesättigt.

— I am not quite full yet (slightly formal).

Darf ich noch einen Nachschlag? Ich bin noch nicht ganz gesättigt.

Ein gesättigter Markt.

— A market where supply equals or exceeds demand.

In einem gesättigten Markt ist Innovation der Schlüssel.

Die Sättigung erreichen.

— To reach the point of fullness or saturation.

Nach drei Tellern hatte er seine Sättigung erreicht.

Sättigende Wirkung.

— Filling effect.

Dieses Müsli hat eine gute sättigende Wirkung.

Farben mit hoher Sättigung.

— Highly saturated colors.

Ich mag Fotos mit hoher Sättigung.

Den Wissensdurst sättigen.

— To satisfy a thirst for knowledge.

Das Studium half ihm, seinen Wissensdurst zu sättigen.

Sättigungsgefühl unterdrücken.

— To suppress the feeling of fullness.

Man sollte sein Sättigungsgefühl nicht unterdrücken.

Mehrfach ungesättigt.

— Polyunsaturated (usually regarding fats).

Diese Öle enthalten mehrfach ungesättigte Fettsäuren.

Sich satt essen.

— To eat until full (synonymous phrase).

Wir haben uns am Buffet richtig satt gegessen.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

sättigen vs befriedigen

Befriedigen is for emotional/sexual satisfaction; sättigen is for physical hunger.

sättigen vs stillen

Stillen is often used for thirst or breastfeeding; sättigen is for the feeling of being full from food.

sättigen vs füllen

Füllen is to fill a volume; sättigen is to satisfy a biological need.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Den Markt sättigen"

— To provide so much of a product that no more can be sold.

Die Firma hat den Markt mit Billigprodukten gesättigt.

Business
"Sich an etwas gütlich tun"

— To enjoy and fill oneself with food (related idiom).

Sie taten sich am Kuchen gütlich.

Literary
"Bis zur Sättigung"

— Until full/saturated.

Wir diskutierten das Thema bis zur Sättigung.

Abstract
"Den Hunger der Welt sättigen"

— To end world hunger.

Es ist eine globale Aufgabe, den Hunger der Welt zu sättigen.

Formal
"Den Blick sättigen"

— To look at something beautiful until one has seen enough.

Er konnte seinen Blick an der Landschaft kaum sättigen.

Literary
"Eine Lösung sättigen"

— To add solute until no more can dissolve.

Sättigen Sie die Salzlösung vor dem Experiment.

Technical
"Sich die Bäuche vollschlagen"

— To stuff one's bellies (crude/informal related).

Sie schlugen sich die Bäuche mit Pizza voll.

Slang
"Voll bis obenhin"

— Full to the brim (informal state).

Nach dem Festessen war ich voll bis obenhin.

Informal
"Satt und müde"

— Full and tired (common pairing).

Nach dem Essen waren alle satt und müde.

Neutral
"Den Bedarf sättigen"

— To satisfy the demand/need.

Die Produktion konnte den Bedarf der Kunden sättigen.

Professional

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

sättigen vs satt

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).

sättigen vs besänftigen

Sounds similar.

Besänftigen means to calm someone down or soothe them.

Sie besänftigte das weinende Kind.

sättigen vs bestätigen

Sounds similar.

Bestätigen means to confirm or verify.

Bitte bestätigen Sie Ihre E-Mail-Adresse.

sättigen vs bewältigen

Sounds similar.

Bewältigen means to overcome or manage a task.

Er konnte die Aufgabe bewältigen.

sättigen vs beschäftigen

Sounds similar.

Beschäftigen means to employ or occupy someone.

Das Thema beschäftigt mich sehr.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A2

[Food] sättigt [Person].

Die Pizza sättigt mich.

B1

[Food] ist sehr sättigend.

Haferflocken sind sehr sättigend.

B1

Sich an [Food] sättigen.

Wir sättigten uns an den Äpfeln.

B2

Der Markt für [Product] ist gesättigt.

Der Markt für PCs ist gesättigt.

B2

Die Sättigung von [Noun] erhöhen.

Die Sättigung der Farben erhöhen.

C1

Seinen [Desire] sättigen.

Er sättigte seinen Wissensdurst.

C1

Eine mit [Substance] gesättigte Lösung.

Eine mit Salz gesättigte Lösung.

C2

Bis zur Sättigung [Verb].

Wir diskutierten bis zur Sättigung.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

die Sättigung
das Sättigungsgefühl
die Marktsättigung
die Farbsättigung
die Sättigungsbeilage

क्रिया

sättigen
übersättigen
untersättigen

विशेषण

satt
sättigend
gesättigt
ungesättigt
übersättigt

संबंधित

Sattmacher
Sattsein
Sättigungsgrad
Sättigungspunkt
Sättigungsmenge

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in health, culinary, and business contexts.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Ich sättige. Ich bin satt.

    You cannot be the subject of 'sättigen' unless you are performing the action on someone else or yourself reflexively.

  • Das Essen sättigt mir. Das Essen sättigt mich.

    Sättigen takes an accusative object, not dative.

  • Er sättigte seine Freundin. Er befriedigte seine Freundin.

    Using 'sättigen' for people's needs outside of hunger sounds very strange/biological.

  • Die Sättigung des Durstes. Das Stillen des Durstes.

    Thirst is 'gestillt' or 'gelöscht', not 'gesättigt'.

  • Ungesättigte Markt. Ungesättigter Markt.

    Check your adjective endings for masculine nominative.

सुझाव

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.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of the English word 'SATIATE'. Both start with 'SA' and mean the same thing. Sättigen = Satiate.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a sponge (the object) being dipped in water until it can't hold any more. That sponge is 'gesättigt'.

Word Web

satt essen Hunger voll Markt Chemie Farbe genug

चैलेंज

Try to find three items in your fridge and rank them by how much they 'sättigen' you.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Middle High German 'setigen' and Old High German 'satōn'. It is closely related to the adjective 'satt'.

मूल अर्थ: To make full, to satisfy.

Germanic, related to the English word 'sate' and 'satiate'.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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.

Brecht's 'Erst kommt das Fressen, dann kommt die Moral' (First comes the eating, then the morals) relates to the need to be 'gesättigt' before ethics. Scientific papers on the 'Sättigungsgrenze' of the environment. Modern marketing slogans for 'Sattmacher' products.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

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.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"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?"

डायरी विषय

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?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, 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.

खुद को परखो 190 सवाल

writing

Write a sentence using 'sättigen' to describe your favorite meal.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Explain why whole grain bread is 'sättigend'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use the word 'Marktsättigung' in a business context.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe a photo using the term 'Farbsättigung'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a formal sentence saying you are full after a dinner party.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Compare two foods using 'sättigen'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use 'sich sättigen' in a sentence about animals.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a warning about 'gesättigte Fettsäuren'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use 'sättigen' metaphorically for knowledge or curiosity.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Explain the concept of a 'gesättigte Lösung' in chemistry.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe the 'Sättigungsgefühl' and why it's important for health.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a short dialogue at a restaurant using 'sättigend'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Discuss the impact of information saturation on society.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use 'kaum zu sättigen' in a sentence about someone's appetite.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence about 'Sättigungsbeilagen'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use 'übersättigt' in a sentence about art or colors.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Explain the difference between 'satt sein' and 'sättigen'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence using 'langanhaltend gesättigt'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use 'Sättigungsgrenze' in a sentence about ecology.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a poetic sentence using 'sättigen'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Pronounce 'sättigen' clearly. Focus on the 'ä' and the final 'n'.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Dieses Brot sättigt mich sehr gut.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain to a friend why you prefer potatoes over salad as a side dish.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Ask a waiter if a specific dish is filling.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss the health impact of saturated fats in German.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Roleplay: You are a nutritionist explaining the benefits of fiber.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Pronounce the compound word 'Sättigungsbeilage'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain the concept of 'Marktsättigung' in a simulated business meeting.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe a vibrant sunset using the word 'Farbsättigung'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Tell a short story about a hungry animal that finally finds food.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Compare the 'Sättigungswirkung' of two different breakfasts.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say: 'Ich bin vollkommen gesättigt, danke!'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss if you think social media is a 'gesättigter Markt'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain what a 'gesättigte Lösung' is to a chemistry student.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Pronounce 'Sättigungsgefühl' correctly.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Use the idiom 'den Wissensdurst sättigen' in a sentence about your studies.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Talk about why some colors in a photo might look 'übersättigt'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Ask someone: 'Hat dich die Suppe gesättigt?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain the difference between 'satt' and 'gesättigt' in terms of formality.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe a very 'sättigende' traditional German meal.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to the description: 'Ein Lebensmittel, das reich an Proteinen ist und lange vor Hunger schützt.' What word describes this effect?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Ich kann nicht mehr, ich habe genug gegessen.' Which adjective matches this state?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Die Verkaufszahlen steigen nicht mehr, weil jeder schon ein Gerät hat.' What is this economic state?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'In diesem Öl sind viele gesättigte Fettsäuren.' Is this oil likely solid or liquid at room temperature?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Der Fotograf dreht am Regler, um die Farben kräftiger zu machen.' Which setting is he changing?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Das Salz löst sich nicht mehr im Wasser auf.' What kind of solution is this?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Ich brauche zum Fleisch noch Nudeln oder Reis.' What is the term for these sides?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Er hat so viele Bücher gelesen, er weiß jetzt alles über das Thema.' What did he satisfy?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Die Kleidung ist vollgesogen mit Regenwasser.' What is a scientific word for this state of the fabric?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Ich esse langsam, damit ich merke, wann ich genug habe.' What feeling is the speaker waiting for?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Diese Suppe ist nur Wasser, sie hält nicht lange vor.' Does the soup 'sättigen' well?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Der Markt ist völlig übersättigt mit Billigkleidung.' Why is it hard for new brands?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'In der Chemie gibt es gesättigte und ungesättigte Verbindungen.' Which one has only single bonds?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Das Kind hat sich an den Süßigkeiten satt gegessen.' Is the child still hungry?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen: 'Die Sättigung der Farben in diesem Film ist sehr niedrig, fast schwarz-weiß.' How do the colors look?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
error correction

Ich sättige nach der Pizza.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ich bin satt nach der Pizza.

Use 'satt sein' for the state of being full.

error correction

Das Brot sättigt mir.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Das Brot sättigt mich.

Sättigen takes an accusative object.

error correction

Die Marktsättigung ist ein ungesättigter Markt.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Marktsättigung bedeutet, dass der Markt gesättigt ist.

Confused terms.

error correction

Ich habe meinen Durst gesättigt.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ich habe meinen Durst gestillt.

Use 'stillen' for thirst.

error correction

Er sättigte seine Neugierde mit Wasser.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Er sättigte seine Neugierde mit Büchern.

Metaphorical logic error.

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Perfect score!

संबंधित सामग्री

food के और शब्द

abbestellen

B1

ऑर्डर या सदस्यता रद्द करना।

Abendbrot

A2

आबेंडब्रोट एक हल्का शाम का भोजन है, जिसमें आमतौर पर ब्रेड, पनीर और कोल्ड कट्स शामिल होते हैं।

abendessen

A1

रात का खाना खाना। डिनर करना।

Abendessen, das

A1

रात का खाना शाम का भोजन है।

abgießen

B1

पके हुए भोजन जैसे पास्ता से पानी निकालना।

Ablaufdatum

B1

समाप्ति तिथि वह तारीख है जिसके बाद किसी वस्तु का उपयोग नहीं किया जाना चाहिए।

abräumen

B1

मेज साफ करना, बर्तन हटाना।

Abschmecken

B1

खाना पकाते समय उसका स्वाद चखना और नमक-मसाले डालकर उसे सही करना।

abschrecken

B1

गर्म भोजन (जैसे अंडे) को ठंडे पानी से तुरंत ठंडा करना। डर या बाधाओं के माध्यम से किसी को कुछ करने से रोकना या हतोत्साहित करना।

abspülen

B1

बर्तनों या खाने की चीजों को बहते पानी के नीचे रखकर जल्दी से धोना।

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