wholesome / full-fledged
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wholesome
Having all necessary or usual properties, parts, or qualities; complete and unrestricted. Often used in connection with nutrition to describe a balanced and healthy diet.
Eine vollwertige Ernährung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
A wholesome diet is important for health.
full-fledged
Equal in terms of status or rights; recognized as a full member with all rights and responsibilities.
Nach ihrer Probezeit ist sie nun ein vollwertiges Mitglied des Teams.
After her probationary period, she is now a full-fledged member of the team.
The adjective is made up of 'voll' (full) and 'wertig' (from 'Wert' — value). So it literally means that something has 'full value', meaning it is complete and of high quality.
Dieses Zertifikat macht den Kurs zu einer vollwertigen Berufsausbildung.
This certificate makes the course a full-fledged vocational training program.
The context makes the meaning clear: If it is about food or food products, the meaning is 'healthy and balanced'. If it is about people, memberships, or abstract things, it means 'equipped with all rights and qualities'.
Zum Frühstück esse ich gerne ein vollwertiges Müsli.
For breakfast, I like to eat a wholesome muesli.
In the context of nutrition, 'vollwertig' (wholesome) is often combined with nouns such as 'Ernährung' (nutrition/diet), 'Mahlzeit' (meal), 'Kost' (diet/food), or 'Lebensmittel' (food/food products).
Eine vollwertige Mahlzeit sollte Kohlenhydrate, Proteine und Vitamine enthalten.
A wholesome meal should contain carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins.
When it is about status, 'vollwertig' (full-fledged) often appears before nouns such as 'Mitglied' (member), 'Teil' (part of a group), 'Mitarbeiter' (employee), or 'Ersatz' (replacement/substitute).
Das neue Teammitglied ist noch in der Probezeit und daher noch kein vollwertiger Mitarbeiter.
The new team member is still in the probationary period and therefore is not yet a full-fledged employee.
high-quality
Both words can describe food positively. “Hochwertig” mainly refers to the quality or processing of the ingredients, whereas “vollwertig” means that the food provides a complete and balanced diet. Use “hochwertig” for good quality and “vollwertig” for nutritional benefits.
Das vollwertige Müsli passt zu einem ausgewogenen Frühstück.
The wholesome muesli is a good choice for a balanced breakfast.
Das hochwertige Müsli wird aus sorgfältig ausgewählten Zutaten hergestellt.
The high-quality muesli is made from carefully selected ingredients.
