wuchtig
massive
Having a large mass and appearing heavy; large, sturdy, and often somewhat bulky in build.
EXAMPLE
Der wuchtige Schrank passte nur mit Mühe durch die Tür.
The massive wardrobe barely fit through the door.
wuchtig
massive / forceful
wuchtig – wuchtiger – am wuchtigsten
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Meanings
wuchtig
forceful
Carried out with or having great strength and intensity.
EXAMPLE
Der Stürmer setzte einen wuchtigen Schuss ins Tor.
The striker sent a powerful shot into the goal.
wuchtig
forceful
Very impressive, emphatic, or powerful in its effect.
EXAMPLE
Die wuchtige Rede des Ministers überzeugte viele Zuhörer.
The minister's forceful speech convinced many listeners.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry wuchtig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | wuchtig |
|---|---|
| comparative | wuchtiger |
| superlative | am wuchtigsten |
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 |
Add the ending to wuchtig.
Usage tips
Word family
'Wuchtig' belongs to the word family of 'Wucht' (force, impact). This connection helps show the shared basic idea of great weight, strength, or intensity of effect.
EXAMPLE
Die wuchtige Bewegung des Kranarms ließ den Boden erzittern.
The crane arm's powerful movement made the ground tremble.
Typical collocations
When referring to great mass, common collocations include 'wuchtiger Körperbau' (massive build), 'wuchtige Gestalt' (massive figure), and 'wuchtiges Möbelstück' (massive piece of furniture). 'Wuchtig' often describes a strong, compact form.
EXAMPLE
Sein wuchtiger Körperbau fiel selbst unter dem weiten Mantel auf.
His massive build was noticeable even under the loose coat.
Powerful movements
When describing actions and movements, 'wuchtig' often refers to the use of great physical force. Typical collocations include 'wuchtiger Schlag' (powerful blow), 'wuchtiger Tritt' (powerful kick), and 'wuchtiger Schuss' (powerful shot).
EXAMPLE
Der Boxer traf seinen Gegner mit einem wuchtigen Schlag am Kinn.
The boxer hit his opponent on the chin with a powerful blow.
Strong impact
When describing language, arguments, or artistic impressions, 'wuchtig' refers to a particularly emphatic effect. Expressions such as 'wuchtige Argumente' (powerful arguments), 'wuchtige Worte' (forceful words), and 'wuchtige Klangwirkung' (powerful sound effect) are common.
EXAMPLE
Die wuchtigen Argumente der Rednerin brachten viele Zuhörer zum Nachdenken.
The speaker's powerful arguments made many listeners think.
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