bleischwer

lead-heavy; extremely heavy

English translations

  1. 01

    heavy

  2. 02

    leaden

Word details

German meaning
Extrem schwer; so schwer wie Blei oder metaphorisch für etwas sehr Belastendes.
English meaning
Heavy as lead
Synonym
sehr schwer
German example
Die Kiste war bleischwer.
English example
The crate was heavy as lead.

Example sentences with “bleischwer”

  1. Meine Beine fühlten sich bleischwer an. (My legs felt lead-heavy.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'bleischwer' literal?

It is usually used figuratively to describe something that feels as heavy as lead, such as eyelids or limbs during exhaustion.