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, homebody; Antonyms: fitness buff, gym rat
Etymology
A compound of 'Bewegung' (movement) and 'Muffel' (a grumpy person).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'grumpy' ('Muffel') about 'movement' ('Bewegung').