German · Body & Health
"Diet" in German: Ernährung
die Ernährung
Note: weight-loss diet: die Diät
Diet as everyday eating habits in German is die Ernährung. A weight-loss plan is usually die Diät. Say gesunde Ernährung when you mean healthy food habits.
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How to pronounce Ernährung
Say it
air-NAY-roong
/ɛɐ̯ˈnɛːʁʊŋ/
air-NAY-roong. Stress NAY. The ä is like e in "bed". Soft -ung ending.
"Diet" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Ernährung | diet / eating habits Health and nutrition talk. | Health and nutrition talk. |
| gesunde Ernährung | healthy diet Doctor or lifestyle advice. | Doctor or lifestyle advice. |
| die Diät | weight-loss diet Cutting calories, not general habits. | Cutting calories, not general habits. |
| Ernährung umstellen | to change one's diet Lifestyle shift. | Lifestyle shift. |
How to use Ernährung in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Wir sollten deine Ernährung etwas anpassen.
We should adjust your diet a bit.
Ernährung for overall habits.
- 2Meal prep chat
Meine Ernährung ist seit Ostern leichter.
My diet has been lighter since Easter.
Possessive with Ernährung.
- 3Label reading
Diese Ernährung passt gut für Sportler.
This diet suits athletes well.
Product or plan context.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ernährung
Incorrect: Ich mache eine Ernährung (for weight loss only).
Correct: Ich mache eine Diät. / Ich stelle meine Ernährung um.
Diät is the weight-loss plan; Ernährung is broader eating habits.
Incorrect: Mein Ernährung ist schlecht.
Correct: Meine Ernährung ist schlecht.
Ernährung is feminine: meine, not mein.
Good to know
Germans talk about gesunde Ernährung in clinics and magazines without sounding extreme. Diät often means a short weight-loss phase. Friends may ask Iss du gerade Diät? before offering cake, while doctors stick to Ernährung.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing lunch after a checkup
ChatPal
Der Arzt will eine klarere Ernährung von dir.
The doctor wants a clearer diet from you.
You
Okay. Weniger Zucker in meiner Ernährung, oder?
Okay. Less sugar in my diet, right?
ChatPal
Genau. Deine Ernährung muss nicht langweilig sein.
Exactly. Your diet doesn't have to be boring.
You
Gut. Dann starte ich die neue Ernährung morgen.
Good. Then I'll start the new diet tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diet" in German
How do you say diet in German?
Die Ernährung for habits; die Diät for a weight-loss plan.
Healthy diet?
Gesunde Ernährung.
I'm on a diet?
Ich mache eine Diät. / Ich bin auf Diät.
Gender of Ernährung?
Feminine: die Ernährung, meine Ernährung.
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