English–German
“key figure” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃveːɐ̯gəˌvɪçt/
Example
Sie ist ein Schwergewicht in der Politik.
She is a key figure in politics.
How to say “key figure” in German
“Key figure” in German is Schwergewicht.
A heavy body at the center of a field, whose presence shifts the balance around it.
Example sentences with Schwergewicht
Auf dem Gebiet der Forschung gilt sie als Schwergewicht.
In the field of research, she is considered a heavyweight.
Tips for using Schwergewicht
- The figurative sense often appears in political, economic, and public reporting and sounds more formal than everyday speech.