das Fliegengewicht
Translation
flyweight
Examples
Der Boxer kämpft im Fliegengewicht.
The boxer fights in the flyweight division.
Grammar Patterns
to fight in the flyweight division Der Boxer kämpft im Fliegengewicht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bantamgewicht (bantamweight); Antonyms: Schwergewicht (heavyweight)
Etymology
From 'Fliege' (fly) + 'Gewicht' (weight). Literally 'fly's weight', denoting a very light weight class.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boxer so light they are like a fly. This term is used in sports like boxing and wrestling.