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fasting in German

fasting in German is Fastenzeit, Fasten — fasting means going without food, often for religious, spiritual, or health reasons.

fasting in German

Fastenzeit
noun
Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
Fasten
noun
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.
Fastenzeit
noun
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.

What does "fasting" mean?

  1. noun Going without food, often for religious, spiritual, or health reasons.
    "Many Muslims practise fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan."
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fasting in a sentence

  • Many Muslims practise fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan.
  • Her doctor suggested intermittent fasting to help manage her blood sugar.

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What is "fasting" in German?

"fasting" in German is Fastenzeit, Fasten. fasting means: Going without food, often for religious, spiritual, or health reasons.

How do you use "fasting" in a sentence?

Example: "Many Muslims practise fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan." In German, "fasting" is Fastenzeit, Fasten.

Are there other ways to say "fasting" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "fasting": Fastenzeit, Fasten.

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