obese in German

obese in German is fettleibig, fettsüchtig, adipös — obese means very overweight, to a degree that is unhealthy.

obese in German

fettleibig

adj

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.

fettsüchtig

adj

adipös

adj

Adipöse

noun

Adipöser

noun

Fettleibige

noun

Fettleibiger

noun

Fettsüchtige

noun

Fettsüchtiger

noun

What does "obese" mean?

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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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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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.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "obese" in German?

"obese" in German is fettleibig, fettsüchtig, adipös. 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 German, "obese" is fettleibig, fettsüchtig, adipös.

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

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "obese": fettleibig, fettsüchtig, adipös, Adipöse, Adipöser, Fettleibige.

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