mollig

chubby, pleasantly plump

adjective MOL-ikh Rare

Also means

cosy and warm

Usage Note

Mollig has two meanings: a pleasantly plump, rounded body — typically applied affectionately to babies, pets, or people with a comfortable build — and, separately, warm and cosy (mollig warm = snugly warm). Both senses are colloquial and positive in connotation.

Examples

"Das mollige Kaninchen ließ sich gerne streicheln."

Natural Translation

The chubby rabbit liked to be stroked.

Literal Translation

The chubby rabbit let itself gladly stroke.

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