bleischwer
lead-heavy; extremely heavy
English translations
- 01
heavy
- 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”
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.