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overweight
Having a body weight that is above the level considered normal or healthy.
Der Arzt hat ihm geraten, seine Ernährung umzustellen, da er leicht übergewichtig ist.
The doctor advised him to change his diet because he is slightly overweight.
The word is a clear compound of 'über' (over, too much) and 'Gewicht' (weight). The ending '-ig' turns it into an adjective. So it literally describes someone having 'too much weight.'
Viele Menschen sind laut der Studie leicht übergewichtig.
According to the study, many people are slightly overweight.
The adjective is often combined with adverbs that describe the degree. Common combinations are 'leicht übergewichtig' (slightly overweight), 'stark übergewichtig' (severely overweight), or 'etwas übergewichtig' (somewhat overweight).
Mein Kater ist laut Tierarzt etwas übergewichtig.
According to the vet, my tomcat is somewhat overweight.
'Übergewichtig' (overweight) is a neutral and factual term that is often used in medical or scientific contexts. It is a polite and respectful way to talk about a person's weight.
Die Ärztin erklärte, welche Gesundheitsrisiken bestehen, wenn man stark übergewichtig ist.
The doctor explained what health risks exist when someone is severely overweight.
slim / lean
'schlank' and 'übergewichtig' stand opposite each other when describing body weight. 'schlank' describes a narrow figure and often sounds positive. 'übergewichtig' is more factual and means that body weight is above a normal or healthy level. The word is often used in medical or serious conversations. In everyday language, 'übergewichtig' is less insulting than some direct words, but it remains a sensitive topic.
Die Ärztin sagte, dass der Patient übergewichtig ist und mehr laufen sollte.
The doctor said that the patient is overweight and should walk more.
Du bist schlank, aber regelmäßige Bewegung ist trotzdem wichtig.
You are slim, but regular exercise is still important.