digestive
word
Definition
Relating to the process of digesting food in the body. It can also refer to a type of biscuit called a 'digestive biscuit'.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used as an adjective ('digestive system', 'digestive problems'). In UK English, 'digestive' can also mean a type of semi-sweet biscuit. Do not confuse 'digestive' with 'digestion' (noun).
Spanish: digestivo - galleta digestivePortuguese (BR): digestivo - biscoito digestivoPortuguese (PT): digestivo - bolacha digestiveChinese (Simplified): 消化的 - 消化饼干Chinese (Traditional): 消化的 - 消化餅乾Hindi: पाचन संबंधी - डाइजेस्टिव बिस्किटArabic: هضمي - بسكويت دايجستيفBengali: পরিপাকীয় - ডাইজেস্টিভ বিস্কিট (বিস্কিট)Russian: пищеварительный - дайджестив (печенье)Japanese: 消化の - ダイジェスティブビスケットVietnamese: tiêu hóa - bánh quy digestiveKorean: 소화의 - 다이제스티브 비스킷Turkish: sindirimle ilgili - digestive bisküviUrdu: ہاضمے سے متعلق - ڈائجسٹو بسکٹIndonesian: pencernaan - biskuit digestive
Example Sentences
The digestive system helps break down food.
basic
Too much sugar can cause digestive problems.
basic
She ate a digestive biscuit with her tea.
basic
Yogurt is often recommended for digestive health.
natural
After that big meal, my digestive system needs a break!
natural
Could you pass me a digestive? I love dipping them in coffee.
natural