cholesterol
das Cholesterin, die Cholesterine
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cholesterol
A fat-like substance that is necessary for many functions in the body, but whose elevated concentration in the blood is considered a health risk.
Mein Arzt hat gesagt, ich muss auf mein Cholesterin achten und mich gesünder ernähren.
My doctor said I need to watch my cholesterol and eat more healthily.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Cholesterine |
| genitive | des Cholesterins |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Cholesterin | die Cholesterine |
| accusative | das Cholesterin | die Cholesterine |
| dative | dem Cholesterin | den Cholesterinen |
| genitive | des Cholesterins | der Cholesterine |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In connection with health status, 'Cholesterin' (cholesterol) is almost always used with the adjectives 'hoch' (high), 'erhöht' (elevated), or 'niedrig' (low).
Bei der Untersuchung wurde ein erhöhter Cholesterinwert festgestellt.
The examination found an elevated cholesterol level.
When it comes to cholesterol, the typical actions are to 'senken' (lower), 'messen' (measure), or 'kontrollieren' (monitor/control) it.
Mit der richtigen Ernährung können Sie Ihr Cholesterin wirksam senken.
With the right diet, you can effectively lower your cholesterol.
A very common and everyday phrase is 'auf sein Cholesterin achten' (to watch one's cholesterol). This means consciously paying attention to one's diet and lifestyle in order to control the levels.
Seit dem Gespräch mit dem Arzt achte ich viel mehr auf mein Cholesterin.
Since the conversation with the doctor, I pay much more attention to my cholesterol.
