bleiern
leaden; lead-like; heavy
English translations
- 01
to bore
- 02
to weigh down
Word details
- German meaning
- Schwer und träge wie Blei; auch im übertragenen Sinne für bedrückende Stimmung.
- English meaning
- leaden
- Synonym
- schwerfällig, träge
- German example
- Die Hitze lag bleiern über der Stadt.
- English example
- The heat lay leaden over the city.
Related words
- Dumpfheit
Dullness describes a state of inertia, sluggishness, or lack of clarity.
Example sentences with “bleiern”
Eine bleierne Müdigkeit überkam ihn. (A leaden fatigue overcame him.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'bleiern' a common adjective?
It is often used metaphorically to describe heaviness or lethargy rather than physical lead.