schlaksig
lanky
English translations
- 01
lanky
- 02
spindly
Word details
- German meaning
- Schlaksig beschreibt eine Person, die groß und dünn ist und sich ungelenk oder unbeholfen bewegt.
- English meaning
- Lanky
- Synonym
- dürr, hager, knochig
- German example
- Der schlaksige Junge stolperte über seine eigenen Füße.
- English example
- The lanky boy tripped over his own feet.
- Comparative
- schlaksigerSuperlative: am schlaksigsten
Related words
- Spargeltarzan
Beanpole
Example sentences with “schlaksig”
Er ist ein schlaksiger Junge. (He is a lanky boy.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'schlaksig' derogatory?
It is descriptive and neutral, though sometimes implies being a bit awkward due to rapid growth.