schwerlötig

slow-moving (rare/dialectal), heavy-handed

English translations

  1. 01

    difficult to solder

  2. 02

    hard-soldered

Word details

German meaning
Schwerlötig bedeutet, dass ein Material schwer zu löten ist, also eine hohe Löttemperatur oder spezielle Lötmittel benötigt.
English meaning
Difficult to solder means that a material is difficult to solder, requiring a high soldering temperature or special solders.
German example
Edelstahl ist oft schwerlötig und erfordert spezielle Flussmittel.
English example
Stainless steel is often difficult to solder and requires special fluxes.

Example sentences with “schwerlötig”

  1. Seine Art ist etwas schwerlötig. (His manner is a bit heavy-handed.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schwerlötig' standard German?

It is quite rare and often used in a regional or idiosyncratic way.