das Gewicht
Translation
weight, importance, significance, dumbbell
Examples
Was ist dein Gewicht?
What is your weight?
Seine Meinung hat großes Gewicht.
His opinion carries great weight.
Er hebt schwere Gewichte im Fitnessstudio.
He lifts heavy weights at the gym.
Grammar Patterns
to gain/lose weight Ich habe im Urlaub an Gewicht zugenommen.
to place weight/importance on ((sth.)) Die Firma legt großes Gewicht auf Qualität.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Last (load), Masse (mass); Bedeutung, Wichtigkeit (importance).
Etymology
From the verb 'wiegen' (to weigh). The 'Ge-' prefix and the stem from 'wiegen' combine to mean 'that which is weighed'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'wiegen' (to weigh). It means both physical weight and figurative importance or 'weightiness'.