Gewicht
weight
The German word 'Gewicht' is used to describe the heaviness of an object or a person. It is a noun and can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in physics to describe the force exerted on an object due to gravity, or in everyday life to describe how much something weighs. It is important to note that 'Gewicht' is a neutral word and does not have a positive or negative connotation.
Example sentences using: Gewicht
Das Gewicht der Fracht ist sehr schwer.
The weight of the freight is very heavy.
In this sentence, 'Gewicht' is used to describe the mass or heaviness of the cargo, or freight. The adjective 'schwer' means heavy, implying that the freight weighs a lot.
Ich habe Gewicht verloren.
I have lost weight.
This statement often refers to dieting or exercising context where the speaker has lost some body mass ('Gewicht'). It can also be used metaphorically to indicate that someone has shed a burden or responsibility.
Das Gewicht dieses Buches überrascht mich.
The weight of this book surprises me.
In this sentence, 'Gewicht' refers to the physical weight of the book. The statement suggests that the speaker is surprised, most likely because the book is heavier than they expected it to be.