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untersetzt

stocky

adjective OON-ter-zetst Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Sizes & Shapes

Also means

thickset

Usage Note

untersetzt describes a short, broad, sturdy build, the opposite of schlank. Almost always of people: ein untersetzter Mann. It is neutral to mildly descriptive, not insulting.

Examples

"Der Ringer war klein und kräftig untersetzt."

Natural Translation

The wrestler was short and powerfully stocky.

Literal Translation

The wrestler was small and powerfully stocky.

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