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 I gained weight on vacation.
to place weight/importance on ((sth.)) The company places great importance on quality.
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'.