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weight loss
The reduction of body weight, whether intentional through diet and exercise or unintentional due to illness.
Ein schneller und unerklärlicher Gewichtsverlust sollte ärztlich abgeklärt werden.
Rapid and unexplained weight loss should be checked by a doctor.
The word is made up of 'das Gewicht' (weight) and 'der Verlust' (loss). The 's' in between is a linking sound that connects the two words. So the meaning is literally a 'Verlust von Gewicht' (loss of weight).
Nach seiner Diät war der Gewichtsverlust deutlich sichtbar.
After his diet, the weight loss was clearly visible.
Common adjectives describe the type of weight loss: 'starker' (significant), 'schneller' (rapid), 'erheblicher' (substantial), or 'geringer' (slight). Especially important are 'beabsichtigter' (intentional, through diet) and 'unbeabsichtigter' (unintentional) or 'unerklärlicher' (unexplained), often as a symptom of illness.
Ein unbeabsichtigter Gewichtsverlust kann ein Warnsignal sein.
Unintentional weight loss can be a warning sign.
'Gewichtsverlust' (weight loss) is often combined with verbs such as 'feststellen' (to determine/notice), 'bemerken' (to notice), or 'erzielen' (to achieve). Another common structure is that something 'zu Gewichtsverlust führt' (leads to weight loss).
Stress kann bei manchen Menschen zu Gewichtsverlust führen.
Stress can lead to weight loss in some people.
weight gain
'der Gewichtsverlust' and 'die Gewichtszunahme' are opposites. 'Gewichtsverlust' means that body weight decreases. This can be intentional, for example through exercise, or unintentional due to illness. 'Gewichtszunahme' means that body weight increases. Both words are neutral and are often used in conversations about health, nutrition, or development. The difference is simple: with Gewichtsverlust, weight goes down; with Gewichtszunahme, it goes up.
Der starke Gewichtsverlust machte der Ärztin Sorgen.
The severe weight loss worried the doctor.
Bei dem Kind ist eine langsame Gewichtszunahme ganz normal.
Slow weight gain is completely normal for the child.