körpernahe
Translation
close-fitting, body-hugging
Examples
Sie trägt gerne körpernahe Kleidung.
She likes to wear close-fitting clothes.
Körpernahe Sensoren messen den Puls.
Body-worn sensors measure the pulse.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) close-fitting ((noun)) ... close-fitting (noun) Athletes often wear close-fitting shirts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eng anliegend (tight-fitting), hauteng (skin-tight); Antonyms: weit (wide), locker (loose)
Etymology
Composed of 'Körper' (body) + 'nah' (near). It literally means 'near the body'.
Memory Tips
Picture clothing that fits 'nah' (near) to the 'Körper' (body).