mittelschwer
moderately difficult
Of medium difficulty; neither particularly easy nor particularly difficult to manage.
EXAMPLE
Die Prüfung bestand aus zehn mittelschweren Aufgaben.
The exam consisted of ten moderately difficult tasks.
mittelschwer
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Meanings
mittelschwer
moderately severe
Of medium severity, especially when referring to injuries or illnesses; neither mild nor severe.
EXAMPLE
Bei dem Unfall wurden zwei Menschen mittelschwer verletzt.
Two people were moderately injured in the accident.
mittelschwer
medium-weight
Of medium weight; neither particularly light nor particularly heavy.
EXAMPLE
Für den Transport der mittelschweren Kisten reicht ein kleiner Handwagen.
A small handcart is sufficient for transporting the medium-weight crates.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry mittelschwer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | mittelschwer |
|---|
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
Word formation
'Mittelschwer' is made up of 'mittel' (medium) and 'schwer' (difficult / heavy). The first element indicates that the degree or weight falls within the middle range.
EXAMPLE
Der Kurs ist mittelschwer und für Lernende mit Grundkenntnissen geeignet.
The course is moderately difficult and suitable for learners with basic knowledge.
Tasks and exams
When referring to difficulty, 'mittelschwer' frequently appears with tasks, exams, exercises, or puzzles. It describes the expected effort required to solve them.
EXAMPLE
Für die Prüfung sollten wir besonders die mittelschweren Übungen wiederholen.
We should review the moderately difficult exercises in particular for the exam.
Medical context
When referring to injuries and illnesses, 'mittelschwer' is often used with 'verletzt' (injured), 'erkrankt' (ill), or 'Verletzung' (injury). In news reports and medical reports, it indicates the severity of a health problem.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturz wurde der Radfahrer mittelschwer verletzt.
The cyclist was moderately injured after the fall.
Weight and transport
When 'mittelschwer' describes weight, it frequently appears with objects, luggage, crates, or loads. Context involving carrying, lifting, or transporting shows this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Den mittelschweren Koffer konnte sie problemlos allein tragen.
She was able to carry the medium-weight suitcase by herself without any problems.
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