stämmig
stocky
Strong and compact in build, with a broad, sturdy body.
EXAMPLE
Der stämmige Mann hob den schweren Karton ohne Mühe hoch.
The stocky man lifted the heavy box without any effort.
stämmig
stocky
stämmig – stämmiger – am stämmigsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry stämmig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | stämmig |
|---|---|
| comparative | stämmiger |
| superlative | am stämmigsten |
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 |
Add the ending to stämmig.
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
'Stämmig' (stocky) is formed from 'Stamm' (trunk) and the suffix '-ig'. The image of a sturdy tree trunk helps convey the meaning of a compact, robust build.
EXAMPLE
Die Ringerin hat stämmige Beine und breite Schultern.
The female wrestler has stocky legs and broad shoulders.
Typical collocations
When describing people, 'stämmig' (stocky) often appears with words such as 'Mann' (man), 'Frau' (woman), 'Figur' (figure), or 'Körperbau' (build). It specifically describes a compact, strong build.
EXAMPLE
Trotz seiner stämmigen Figur war der Boxer erstaunlich beweglich.
Despite his stocky build, the boxer was surprisingly agile.
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