obese in Finnish
obese in Finnish is liikalihava, obeesi — obese means very overweight, to a degree that is unhealthy.
obese in Finnish
liikalihava
Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.
obeesi
Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.
liikalihava
What does "obese" mean?
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adjective Very overweight, to a degree that is unhealthy.
"The doctor warned him that he was clinically obese and at risk of heart disease."
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obese in a sentence
- The doctor warned him that he was clinically obese and at risk of heart disease.
- Rates of obese children have risen sharply in the last decade.
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What is "obese" in Finnish?
"obese" in Finnish is liikalihava, obeesi. obese means: Very overweight, to a degree that is unhealthy.
How do you use "obese" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor warned him that he was clinically obese and at risk of heart disease." In Finnish, "obese" is liikalihava, obeesi.
Are there other ways to say "obese" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "obese": liikalihava, obeesi.
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