Leichtgewicht Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Leichtgewicht" is mainly used as noun meaning "lightweight (noun)", "bantamweight" or "lightweight (adjective)". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Leichtgewicht"

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Properties as Noun

Gender: neutral
Singular: das Leichtgewicht
Plural: die Leichtgewichte

Meanings of "Leichtgewicht" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A person or object of little weight, often in sports"

"Leichtgewicht", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "A person or thing that weighs little; often in sports."
Translation(s): lightweight (noun), bantamweight
Synonym(s): Fliegengewicht, Federgewicht
Antonym(s): Schwergewicht
Related word(s): Gewicht, Leichtigkeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Er ist ein Leichtgewicht im Boxen.He is a lightweight in boxing.
Das neue Modell ist ein echtes Leichtgewicht.The new model is a true lightweight.
Als Leichtgewicht hat sie einen Vorteil im Rennen.As a lightweight, she has an advantage in the race.

2.) "Of little weight or importance, used figuratively"

"Leichtgewicht", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Having little weight or importance; often used figuratively."
Translation(s): lightweight (adjective), trivial, insignificant
Synonym(s): unbedeutend, geringfügig
Antonym(s): bedeutend, schwerwiegend
Related word(s): leicht, Gewicht

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Thema ist eher leichtgewichtig.The topic is rather lightweight.
Seine Argumente waren leichtgewichtig.His arguments were lightweight.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber leichtgewichtig.The film was entertaining, but lightweight.

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