nahrhaft
nourishing · nutritious
The German word "nahrhaft" is an adjective that means "nourishing" or "nutritious". It is derived from the verb "nähren," which means "to nourish" or "to feed." "Nahrhaft" describes food that provides the required nutrients to support health and growth.
Similar words in German include "ernährend" (nutritive) and "wertvoll" (valuable, in terms of nutrition).
While "nahrhaft" specifically emphasizes the nourishment provided by food, "ernährend" has a slightly broader application, encompassing anything that provides nourishment, not necessarily food-related. "Wertvoll" focuses more on the overall value and benefits, which could include factors like taste or culinary quality, in addition to nutritional content.
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Examples
Dieses Essen ist sehr nahrhaft.adjective
This food is very nourishing.
Viele Menschen wählen nahrhafte Snacks für unterwegs.adjective
Many people choose nutritious snacks for on the go.
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