Fett is a German word that means fat in English. It can describe body fat, greasy food, or something oily or thick.
People use fett in everyday German when talking about food, health, or texture. For example, they may say a meal is too fett if it is very oily or heavy, or talk about fett in the body in a medical or general sense.
Meaning & Usage
Fett is most commonly used to mean fat or greasy. In daily life, it often describes food that has a lot of oil or fat, like fried dishes or rich sauces. It can also refer to body fat or a thick, greasy feeling on a surface.
Examples
“Das Essen ist sehr fett.” — “The food is very fatty/greasy.”
“Zu viel Fett ist nicht gesund.” — “Too much fat is not healthy.”
Is “fett” always about food?
No. It can also describe body fat, oily textures, or something greasy in general.
Is “fett” a positive or negative word?
Usually it is neutral, but in food or health contexts it can sound negative if something is too greasy or unhealthy.
Can “fett” mean anything else?
In some informal German slang, fett can also mean “cool” or “great,” but the main meaning is still “fat” or “greasy.”
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