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knochig — meaning in English

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English meaning

bony adj Thin, with bones that are noticeably visible or prominent.
gaunt adj Unhealthily thin, especially with a hollow, drawn look from hunger, illness, or exhaustion.

Senses

knochig is used for these senses in English:

gaunt Angular, bony, and lean.

bony — full definition

adj Thin, with bones that are noticeably visible or prominent.
adj Relating to or made of bone.

gaunt — full definition

adj Unhealthily thin, especially with a hollow, drawn look from hunger, illness, or exhaustion.
adj Bleak, bare, or desolate, describing a place or a mood rather than a person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

knöchern grätig dünn hager mager ausgemergelt abgemagert kahl karg nackt trostlos verlassen