overweight

• Beschreibt eine Person oder ein Tier, das mehr wiegt, als für seine Größe oder Statur als gesund oder normal gilt. Kann auch Gegenstände bezeichnen, die zu schwer sind oder mehr Gewicht haben als erlaubt oder üblich.

Describes a person or animal that is heavier than is considered healthy or normal for their height or build.

1. Excess body weightA2formal

   Having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal for a given height, often with a larger body frame.

   Übergewicht

   • The doctor said he is slightly overweight for his height.
   • Many people struggle with being overweight due to lifestyle factors.
   • She is overweight but carries it well because of her large frame.

   Synonymeburlychubbycorpulentfatheavyobesepaunchyplumpportlystout

   Antonymeleanskinnyslimthinunderweight

2. Exceeding a weight limitB1formal

   Weighing more than the allowed or recommended maximum.

   Übergewicht

   • The luggage was overweight, so she had to pay an extra fee.
   • The truck was overweight and could not cross the bridge.
   • He was charged for an overweight package at the post office.

   Synonymeexcessover

   Antonymeunderweight

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, übermäßig schwer zu sein oder zu viel Körperfett zu haben; auch als Adjektiv für über dem Normalgewicht liegend.

A noun referring to the property or state of being excessively heavy or having an excessive amount of body fat.

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1. Excessive body weightB1formalmedical

   The condition of having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal for a given height.

   Übergewicht

   • Overweight is a growing health concern in many countries.
   • The doctor discussed the risks associated with overweight.
   • Childhood overweight can lead to long-term health issues.

   Synonymeadipositycorpulencefatnessobesitystoutness

   Antonymeunderweight