der Bewegungsmuffel
Translation
couch potato, someone who dislikes exercise
Examples
Mein Bruder ist ein echter Bewegungsmuffel.
My brother is a real couch potato.
Wie wird man vom Bewegungsmuffel zum Sportler?
How do you go from being a couch potato to an athlete?
Grammar Patterns
to be a ((noun)) ein ((Nomen)) sein He is a total couch potato.
to become a ((noun)) from a ((noun)) vom ((Nomen)) zum ((Nomen)) werden She went from being a couch potato to a runner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: couch potato, layabout; Antonyms: fitness fanatic, sports enthusiast
Etymology
Composed of 'Bewegung' (movement) and 'Muffel' (grump, sulky person).
Memory Tips
Imagine a grumpy 'muffin' ('Muffel') that refuses to 'move' ('Bewegung').