English–German
“weight” in German
How to say “weight” in German
“Weight” in German is Gewicht.
The heaviness assigned a number in kilograms, extended metaphorically to an argument, decision, or person's influence.
Example sentences with Gewicht
Jeden Morgen liest sie das Gewicht auf der Waage ab.
Every morning, she reads the weight shown on the scale.
Tips for using Gewicht
- An Gewicht verlieren can mean lose importance as well as lose physical weight, so the surrounding context determines the sense.
Other German words for “weight”
Die Schwere des Koffers überraschte mich.
The weight of the suitcase surprised me.