kleinwüchsig

short-statured; petite

English translations

  1. 01

    dwarf, of short stature

  2. 02

    dwarf

  3. 03

    of short stature

Word details

German meaning
Von geringer Körpergröße; unterdurchschnittlich groß.
English meaning
Short-statured
Synonym
zwergwüchsig, untersetzt
German example
Er ist kleinwüchsig, aber sehr stark.
English example
He is short-statured, but very strong.

Example sentences with “kleinwüchsig”

  1. Er ist kleinwüchsig, aber sehr sportlich. (He is short-statured but very athletic.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'kleinwüchsig' a sensitive term?

Yes, it is the appropriate and respectful term for people with limited stature in German, preferred over older or derogatory terms.