klobig
bulky
Having a thick, heavy-looking shape that makes something appear cumbersome or awkward to handle.
EXAMPLE
Die klobigen Schuhe wirkten an ihren schmalen Füßen viel zu groß.
The bulky shoes looked far too big on her slender feet.
klobig
bulky
klobig – klobiger – am klobigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry klobig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | klobig |
|---|---|
| comparative | klobiger |
| superlative | am klobigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Klobig' (bulky) often describes objects or body parts whose shape looks noticeably broad or heavy. Typical combinations are 'klobige Schuhe' (bulky shoes), 'klobige Möbel' (bulky furniture), and 'klobige Hände' (big, clumsy hands); the description usually sounds critical.
EXAMPLE
Die klobigen Möbel ließen das kleine Zimmer noch enger wirken.
The bulky furniture made the small room feel even more cramped.
Evaluative tone
'Klobig' (bulky) describes more than just size or mass: it often also conveys an unfavorable impression of awkwardness or a lack of elegance. This is why the word is frequently used in product descriptions, design criticism, or personal assessments.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Gerät ist zwar stabil, wirkt aber durch seine klobige Form wenig elegant.
The new device is sturdy, but its bulky shape makes it look rather inelegant.
Typical sentence pattern
'Klobig' (bulky) is particularly common with verbs such as 'wirken' (to seem) or 'aussehen' (to look). These combinations express that something gives a heavy or cumbersome impression at first glance.
EXAMPLE
Mit dem dicken Mantel sah er im Spiegel ziemlich klobig aus.
With the thick coat on, he looked quite bulky in the mirror.
In real life
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