heavy in German
heavy in German is schwer, dunkel, ernst — heavy means having great weight; hard to lift or carry.
heavy in German
schwer
(of a physical object) Having great weight.
dunkel
(of a topic) Serious, somber.
ernst
(of a topic) Serious, somber.
finster
(of a topic) Serious, somber.
stark
(British, slang, dated) Good.
schwer
(of a rate of flow) High, great.
mächtig
(of a rate of flow) High, great.
drückend
(of weather) Hot and humid.
schwül
(of weather) Hot and humid.
schwer
(of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.
groß
(of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.
What does "heavy" mean?
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adj Having great weight; hard to lift or carry.
"The suitcase was too heavy to carry up the stairs."
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adj Great in amount, degree, or intensity.
"There was heavy traffic on the motorway all morning."
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adj Serious or somber in tone.
"That's pretty heavy news for a Monday morning."
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noun Informal: a villain, or a bodyguard/enforcer.
"The gang sent one of their heavies to collect the debt."
heavy in a sentence
- The suitcase was too heavy to carry up the stairs.
- There was heavy traffic on the motorway all morning.
- She's been under a lot of heavy pressure at work.
- That's pretty heavy news for a Monday morning.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "heavy" in German?
"heavy" in German is schwer, dunkel, ernst. heavy means: Having great weight; hard to lift or carry.
How do you use "heavy" in a sentence?
Example: "The suitcase was too heavy to carry up the stairs." In German, "heavy" is schwer, dunkel, ernst.
Are there other ways to say "heavy" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "heavy": schwer, dunkel, ernst, finster, stark, mächtig.
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