proteinreich
high-protein
Containing a high proportion or a large amount of protein.
EXAMPLE
Linsen und Bohnen sind proteinreiche Lebensmittel.
Lentils and beans are high-protein foods.
proteinreich
high-protein
proteinreich – proteinreicher – am proteinreichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry proteinreich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | proteinreich |
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| comparative | proteinreicher |
| superlative | am proteinreichsten |
After der, die, das
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After ein, eine
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Without article
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
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| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Proteinreich' (high-protein) is made up of 'Protein' (protein) and 'reich' (rich). Here, the base word 'reich' indicates a large amount or a high proportion of something.
EXAMPLE
Für den Muskelaufbau sucht er proteinreiche Mahlzeiten aus.
He chooses high-protein meals to build muscle.
Typical collocations
'Proteinreich' (high-protein) is especially common with nouns related to nutrition, such as 'proteinreiche Lebensmittel' (high-protein foods), 'proteinreiche Ernährung' (a high-protein diet), and 'proteinreiches Frühstück' (a high-protein breakfast).
EXAMPLE
Zum Frühstück gibt es heute ein proteinreiches Joghurtgericht.
Today's breakfast is a high-protein yogurt dish.
Usage
The word is mainly used in texts about nutrition, sports, and health. In these contexts, it often describes foods, meals, or a particular diet.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Training bereitet sie sich eine proteinreiche Mahlzeit zu.
After her workout, she prepares herself a high-protein meal.
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