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leicht

lightweight

Meaning of leicht

little weight

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DE[laɪ̯çt]
lightweight
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leicht belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Hemdрубашка
Rockюбка
Hoseбрюки
Hoseбрюки
Jeanshoseджинсы
kurze Hoseшорты

leicht synonyms

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leichtfüßig
Literally “light-footed”; used mainly for movement, walking, or style, not for physical weight.
locker
In this context it does not mean “light” but rather “loose, relaxed, not tight”; often describes clothing fit.
schlicht
Means “plain, simple, without decoration”; related to simplicity, not weight.
geringes Gewicht
A descriptive phrase that emphasizes low mass without imagery or strong evaluation.
wenig schwer
Simple colloquial description: literally “not very heavy”; natural but less exact than “light.”
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leichtfüßig

Literally “light-footed”; used mainly for movement, walking, or style, not for physical weight.

B1Often
🇩🇪de

In this context it does not mean “light” but rather “loose, relaxed, not tight”; often describes clothing fit.

B1Very Often
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schlicht

Means “plain, simple, without decoration”; related to simplicity, not weight.

B1Often
G
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geringes Gewicht

A descriptive phrase that emphasizes low mass without imagery or strong evaluation.

B1Often
W
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wenig schwer

Simple colloquial description: literally “not very heavy”; natural but less exact than “light.”

B1Very Often
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niedriges Gewicht

A neutral, rather formal expression common in descriptions and specifications; emphasizes low mass.

B1Often
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fast gewichtslos

Very strong figurative expression: “almost weightless,” emphasizing extreme lightness.

B1Rarely

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leicht meaning: what does it mean?

von geringem Gewicht; leicht zu tragen oder zu bewegen

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leicht is pronounced as [laɪ̯çt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is leicht part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, leicht (lightweight) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is leicht part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, leicht (lightweight) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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