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obesity in German

obesity in German is Adipositas, Fettsucht, Fettleibigkeit — obesity means the condition of carrying an unhealthy amount of body fat.

obesity in German

Adipositas
noun
(pathology) The state of being obese.
Fettsucht
noun
(pathology) The state of being obese.
Fettleibigkeit
noun
(pathology) The state of being obese.
Übergewicht
noun
(pathology) The state of being obese.

What does "obesity" mean?

  1. noun The condition of carrying an unhealthy amount of body fat.
    "Obesity is linked to a higher risk of diabetes."
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obesity in a sentence

  • Obesity is linked to a higher risk of diabetes.
  • The government launched a campaign to tackle childhood obesity.

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What is "obesity" in German?

"obesity" in German is Adipositas, Fettsucht, Fettleibigkeit. obesity means: The condition of carrying an unhealthy amount of body fat.

How do you use "obesity" in a sentence?

Example: "Obesity is linked to a higher risk of diabetes." In German, "obesity" is Adipositas, Fettsucht, Fettleibigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "obesity": Adipositas, Fettsucht, Fettleibigkeit, Übergewicht.

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