gesättigt
satiated
So full that one no longer wants or is able to eat anything.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem großen Abendessen war ich völlig gesättigt.
After the large dinner, I was completely satiated.
gesättigt
satiated / saturated
gesättigt – gesättigter – am gesättigtsten
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Meanings
gesättigt
saturated
In chemistry: a liquid contains the greatest possible amount of a substance that can dissolve in it, or an organic compound contains only single bonds between its carbon atoms.
EXAMPLE
Die gesättigte Lösung kann bei dieser Temperatur keinen weiteren Zucker aufnehmen.
At this temperature, the saturated solution cannot dissolve any more sugar.
gesättigt
saturated
Of colors: especially rich and intense; having high color saturation.
EXAMPLE
Das Bild verwendet gesättigte Farben wie leuchtendes Rot und tiefes Blau.
The picture uses saturated colors such as vivid red and deep blue.
gesättigt
saturated
So fully supplied or filled that there is hardly any additional demand; especially of markets or certain products or services.
EXAMPLE
Der Markt für solche Produkte ist inzwischen gesättigt.
The market for such products is now saturated.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry gesättigt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | gesättigt |
|---|---|
| comparative | gesättigter |
| superlative | am gesättigtsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gesättigt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gesättigt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to gesättigt.
Usage tips
Word family
'Gesättigt' (satiated/saturated) is the participle of 'sättigen' (to saturate) and is often used as an adjective with 'sein' (to be), 'bleiben' (to remain), or 'werden' (to become). It describes a state that has been reached.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem reichhaltigen Frühstück blieb ich bis zum Abend gesättigt.
After the hearty breakfast, I remained satiated until the evening.
Typical collocations
In the context of eating, 'gesättigt' (satiated) often appears with expressions such as 'nach dem Essen' (after eating), 'nach einer Mahlzeit' (after a meal), or 'völlig gesättigt' (completely satiated). The context then refers to a physical sensation.
EXAMPLE
Nach der warmen Suppe fühlten sich alle angenehm gesättigt.
After the hot soup, everyone felt pleasantly satiated.
Technical context
In scientific texts, 'gesättigt' (saturated) often appears directly before technical terms such as 'Lösung' (solution), 'Dampf' (vapor), or 'Verbindung' (compound). Such nouns usually indicate that the chemical meaning is intended.
EXAMPLE
Im Labor wurde eine gesättigte Salzlösung vorsichtig erhitzt.
In the laboratory, a saturated salt solution was heated carefully.
Describing colors
When referring to colors, 'gesättigt' (saturated) is especially often combined with 'Farbe' (color), 'Farben' (colors), or 'Farbton' (hue). In this context, it describes a strong, intense color effect.
EXAMPLE
Für das Plakat wählte die Designerin gesättigte Farbtöne.
For the poster, the designer chose saturated hues.
Market language
In economic texts, 'gesättigt' (saturated) is especially often used with 'Markt' (market) or 'Nachfrage' (demand). These collocations refer to areas where little additional demand is expected.
EXAMPLE
Ein gesättigter Markt erschwert den Unternehmen das weitere Wachstum.
A saturated market makes it harder for companies to continue growing.
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