Fetten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fetten" is mainly used as verb meaning "to grease", "to lubricate" or "to oil". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "fetten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: fetten
  • Simple past: fettete
  • Participle: gefettet

See full conjugation of fetten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "fetten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To apply grease or oil for lubrication (verb)"

"Fetten", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Fahrradkette fetten.I need to grease the bicycle chain.
  2. Er hat die Scharniere der Tür gefettet.He greased the door hinges.
  3. Vergiss nicht, die Pfanne vor dem Braten zu fetten.Don't forget to grease the pan before frying.

2.) "Colloquial for impressive or cool (adjective, though 'fett' is the correct form)"

"Fetten", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das neue Album ist echt fett!The new album is really cool!
  2. Die Party gestern war fett.Yesterday's party was awesome.
  3. Sein Auto sieht wirklich fett aus.His car looks really cool.
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