der Bierbauch
Translation
beer belly, pot belly
Examples
Er hat einen richtigen Bierbauch bekommen.
He's got a real beer belly.
Ein Bierbauch entsteht nicht nur durch Bier.
A beer belly isn't caused by beer alone.
Grammar Patterns
((to get/have sth.)) to get/have a beer belly He has got a beer belly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wampe, Plauze (both colloquial for paunch)
Etymology
A literal compound word from 'Bier' (beer) and 'Bauch' (belly).
Memory Tips
Picture a belly shaped like a beer barrel.