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.
example
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.
Usage tips
Typical adjectives
In connection with health status, 'Cholesterin' (cholesterol) is almost always used with the adjectives 'hoch' (high), 'erhöht' (elevated), or 'niedrig' (low).
EXAMPLE
Bei der Untersuchung wurde ein erhöhter Cholesterinwert festgestellt.
The examination found an elevated cholesterol level.
Typical verbs
When it comes to cholesterol, the typical actions are to 'senken' (lower), 'messen' (measure), or 'kontrollieren' (monitor/control) it.
EXAMPLE
Mit der richtigen Ernährung können Sie Ihr Cholesterin wirksam senken.
With the right diet, you can effectively lower your cholesterol.
Fixed expression
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.
EXAMPLE
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.