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How to Say ‘I'm almost full.’ in German

Ich bin fast satt.

ikh bin fahst zat

[ikh bin fahst zat]

💬 Usage Tip: To say you're full, use satt with sein: ich bin satt. Don't translate the English word "full" directly.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich bin

ikh bin

I am

The 'ch' in 'ich' is soft, like a gentle hiss, and is not a hard 'k'.

Example

Ich bin müde.

I am tired.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

bin

[bin]

First-person singular form of 'sein' meaning 'to be.'

Example

Beim Kennenlernen sage ich: Ich bin neu hier.

When meeting people I say: I am new here.

fast satt.

fahst zat

almost full

'Fast' means 'almost', not 'quick'. 'Satt' means full after eating. Keep the 'a' short in both words.

Example

Danke, ich bin satt.

Thanks, I'm full.

Words in this phrase

fast

[fahst]

almost

Means nearly or practically, but not completely.

Example

Fast jede Abteilung arbeitet zusammen.

Almost every department works together.

satt

[zat]

full (after eating)

Adjective meaning you have eaten enough.

Example

Nach dem Essen sind alle satt.

After the meal everyone is full.

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