overweight in German

overweight in German is übergewichtig, überladen, Übergewicht — overweight means weighing more than is considered healthy for one's height and build.

overweight in German

übergewichtig

adj

überladen

adj

(transportation, legal, of a vehicle) Weighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.

übergewichtig

adj

(transportation, legal, of a vehicle) Weighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.

Übergewicht

noun

(uncountable, chiefly, transport, legal) An excess of weight.

What does "overweight" mean?

adj Weighing more than is considered healthy for one's height and build.
"The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight."
adj Weighing more than the allowed or legal limit.
"Postaccident examination of the vehicle indicated, for example, that the driver had not adequately maintained his logbook and that his vehicle had been overweight for travel in Indiana."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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overweight in a sentence

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
Many people who are overweight find that regular walking helps them feel better.
Postaccident examination of the vehicle indicated, for example, that the driver had not adequately maintained his logbook and that his vehicle had been overweight for travel in Indiana.
He got as far as the first weigh station, where troopers found his truck to be overweight and threatened to pull him off the road.

Similar words in German

bulky fleshy pudgy

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "overweight" in German?

"overweight" in German is übergewichtig, überladen, Übergewicht. overweight means: Weighing more than is considered healthy for one's height and build.

How do you use "overweight" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight." In German, "overweight" is übergewichtig, überladen, Übergewicht.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "overweight": übergewichtig, überladen, Übergewicht.

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