sedentary

ˈsɛdəntəri
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Translation of sedentary into German

Adjective

1.

inactive lifestyle

involving little physical activity, often sitting
  • His sedentary job led to health issues.Sein sitzender Beruf führte zu gesundheitlichen Problemen.
2.

fixed location

living in a fixed location, not nomadic
sesshaft ortsgebunden
  • The sedentary tribe settled near the river.Der sesshafte Stamm ließ sich in der Nähe des Flusses nieder.
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Expressions with sedentary: examples in English and translations in German

bewegungsarmer Lebensstil
sitzender Lebensstil
A sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of heart disease.

Synonyms and analogies of sedentary in English

Examples of sedentary in a sentence

  • Her sedentary habits worried her doctor.
  • Sedentary communities often develop rich local cultures.
  • The sedentary lifestyle of the villagers was evident.

Translations of "sedentary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
sitzendadj.

An athlete typically has a higher cardiac output compared to a sedentary person.

Ein Sportler hat in der Regel ein höheres Herzzeitvolumen als eine sitzende Person.

sesshaftadj.

I wanted to get to know the distance and have become sedentary there.

Ich wollte die Ferne kennen lernen und bin dort sesshaft geworden.

inaktivadj.

A sedentary workforce can negatively impact productivity and creativity in the workplace.

Eine inaktive Belegschaft kann die Produktivität und Kreativität am Arbeitsplatz negativ beeinflussen.

ortsgebundenadj.

The steam engine was the first engine that was not - like wind or water power - sedentary.

Aufgabe Die Dampfmaschine war der erste Motor, der nicht - wie die Wind- oder Wasserkraft - ortsgebunden war.

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Other translations for sedentary:

  • Sitz-adj.

sedentary: Examples and translations in context

These exercises are relaxing and yet very beneficial for sedentary people.

Diese Übungen sind entspannend und dennoch sehr nützlich für sitzende Menschen.

Her habits are unhealthily skewed towards sedentary activities instead of fitness.

Ihre Gewohnheiten sind ungesund in Richtung sitzender Aktivitäten statt Fitness verschoben.

The situation is aggravated by sedentary work and lack of physical activity.

Die Situation wird durch sitzende Arbeit und mangelnde körperliche Aktivität verschärft.

It also includes heavy physical exercise, and sedentary activities.

Dazu gehört auch die schwere körperliche Übungen sowie sitzende Tätigkeiten.

They promoted outdoor activities to counteract the sedentary habits of local residents.

Sie förderten Outdoor-Aktivitäten, um den sitzenden Gewohnheiten der Anwohner entgegenzuwirken.

To stay healthy, you should avoid at all costs sedentary activities.

Um gesund zu bleiben, sollten Sie unbedingt sitzende Tätigkeiten vermeiden.

These simple exercises can be performed without distracting from sedentary work.

Diese einfachen Übungen können durchgeführt werden, ohne von sitzender Arbeit abzulenken.

You can also work on your health during sedentary work.

Sie können auch während der sitzenden Arbeit an Ihrer Gesundheit arbeiten.

See also:

sedentary lifestyle
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