Translation of weight into German
Noun
measurement
unit or system for measuring heaviness- The weight was recorded in pounds and ounces.Das Gewicht wurde in Pfund und Unzen aufgezeichnet.
significance
importance or influence in a situation- Her opinion carried a lot of weight in the decision.Ihre Meinung hatte viel Gewicht bei der Entscheidung.
Verb
physics
add load so an object becomes heavier- They weighted the curtains to keep them in place.Sie beschwerten die Vorhänge, damit sie an Ort und Stelle bleiben.
importance
assign importance or bias to something- The survey results were weighted to reflect the population.Die Umfrageergebnisse wurden gewichtet, um die Bevölkerung widerzuspiegeln.
Expressions with weight: examples in English and translations in German
Images of weight
(exercise) Gewicht 
(typography) Schriftstärke
Synonyms and analogies of weight in English
Examples of weight in a sentence
He checked the weight before shipping the parcel. The weight of the object was measured in newtons. Engineers must consider the weight of materials in construction. His words carried weight in the community. The weight of her testimony was undeniable. Weights are essential for strength training routines.
She bought new weights for her home workouts. Put a weight on the tablecloth corner. A small weight held the tarp in place. The weight of caring for both parents exhausted her. After the resignation, the weight fell on the remaining staff. Designers often adjust the weight to improve readability. The weight of the letters affects the overall design. They weighted the fishing net for deeper sinking. The scientist weighted the sample before testing. The committee weighted the criteria differently this year. He weighted his decision heavily on past experiences. The news of the layoffs weighted on the employees. His past mistakes weighted on his conscience. She weighted the ball to reach the far corner. The coach taught him how to weight his kicks effectively. The jockey decided to weight the horse differently this time. They weighted the champion horse to ensure a fair race.
Translations of "weight" in Context ordered by category and frequency
He lifted double the weight he did during his last workout.
Er hob das doppelte Gewicht im Vergleich zu seinem letzten Training.
Maintaining a healthy weight can positively impact your range of motion.
Ein gesundes Körpergewicht kann sich positiv auf Ihre Bewegungsfreiheit auswirken.
During inspection, he noted the gross weight of every package received.
Bei der Inspektion notierte er das Gesamtgewicht jedes empfangenen Pakets.
Its own weight causes it to sink several metres into the seabed.
Durch sein Eigengewicht sinkt er mehrere Meter im Boden ein.
It is not possible for us to weight each gemstone separately.
Es ist uns leider nicht möglich jeden Stein einzeln, exakt zu wiegen.
Be charming and confident and people will place greater weight on your opinion.
Sei charmant und selbstsicher und andere werden deine Meinung stärker gewichten.
Optional electronic weight and quantity recording of the sorted textiles is possible.
Auch eine elektronische Gewichts- und Mengenerfassung der sotierten Textilien ist möglich.
weight: Examples and translations in context
Push down on the scale to check your weight accurately.
Drücken Sie auf die Waage, um Ihr Gewicht genau zu überprüfen.
The expert's testimony lent weight to their case in court yesterday.
Die Aussage des Experten verlieh ihrer Sache gestern vor Gericht Gewicht.
The sliding hammock swayed gently under the weight of two people.
Die Hängematte schwang sanft unter dem Gewicht von zwei Personen.
The wrecking ball's weight caused the ground to tremble upon impact.
Das Gewicht der Abrissbirne ließ den Boden beim Aufprall erzittern.
The weight of their expectations left her feeling completely crushed.
Das Gewicht ihrer Erwartungen ließ sie sich völlig überfordert fühlen.
The antique chair lay in pieces after collapsing under the unexpected weight.
Der antike Stuhl lag nach dem unerwarteten Gewicht in Stücke gerissen da.
He used his weight to hold down the corners of the tarp.
Er nutzte sein Gewicht, um die Ecken der Plane festzuhalten.
The expert's testimony added weight to our case during the hearing yesterday.
Die Aussage des Experten verlieh unserem Fall während der gestrigen Anhörung Gewicht.
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