How do you say "You must stay fasting." in German?

"You must stay fasting." in German is "Sie müssen nüchtern bleiben.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘You must stay fasting.’ in German

Q: What does "Sie müssen nüchtern bleiben." mean in English?

"Sie müssen nüchtern bleiben." means "You must stay fasting." in English. Usage tip: "Nüchtern" can mean "fasting" in medical contexts and also "sober" in other contexts. One word, two very practical meanings!

Sie müssen nüchtern bleiben.

zee MUU-sen NUEKH-tern BLY-buhn

[zee MUU-sen NUEKH-tern BLY-buhn]

💬 Usage Tip: "Nüchtern" can mean "fasting" in medical contexts and also "sober" in other contexts. One word, two very practical meanings!

🇩🇪 In Germany: German hospitals commonly use "nüchtern" before operations, anesthesia, or procedures. Patients often hear this exact word repeatedly.

Phrase Breakdown

Sie

[zee]

you

Formal form of 'you' used when addressing patients politely.

Example

Sie müssen sich ausruhen.

You must rest.

müssen

[MUU-sen]

must / have to

Expresses necessity or obligation.

Example

Sie müssen heute im Bett bleiben.

You must stay in bed today.

nüchtern

[NUEKH-tern]

fasting / with an empty stomach

In hospital German, this means not eating or drinking before a procedure.

Example

Vor der Operation müssen Sie nüchtern sein.

Before the operation you must be fasting.

bleiben

[BLY-buhn]

stay / remain

Means to continue in the same state or place.

Example

Bitte bleiben Sie ruhig sitzen.

Please remain seated calmly.

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