gewichtheben
Translation
to lift weights, to do weightlifting
Examples
Er geht dreimal pro Woche gewichtheben.
He goes weightlifting three times a week.
Sie hat bei den Olympischen Spielen gewichtgehoben.
She did weightlifting at the Olympic Games.
Grammar Patterns
to go weightlifting gewichtheben gehen He goes weightlifting often.
Similar Words
stemmen (to heave)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gewicht' (weight) and 'heben' (to lift/heave).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'to lift weight'. Think of 'heaving' a 'weight'.