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Leicht - translation, pronunciation and examples

leicht
[laɪ̯çt]

lightweight

🇩🇪 German
[laɪ̯çt]
Meaning of leicht

little weight

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Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation[laɪ̯çt]
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lightweight

When to use leicht

lightweight

leicht

lightweight fabric

leichtes Gewebe

lightweight material

leichtes Material

lightweight design

leichtes Design

lightweight bag

leichte Tasche

leicht usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Diese Jacke ist sehr leicht.

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Der Koffer ist leicht zu tragen.

Similar words

leicht

Uncommon and somewhat technical; means having low weight, often used for materials, products, or constructions.

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.

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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.

leichtlightweight
Hemd-
Rock-
Hose-
Hose-
Jeanshose-
kurze Hose-

leicht synonyms

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What's the difference between leicht / leichtfüßig / locker / schlicht / geringes Gewicht / wenig schwer

🇩🇪German
leicht

Uncommon and somewhat technical; means having low weight, often used for materials, products, or constructions.

B1Rarely

Das gewichtsarme Material eignet sich gut für den Bau des Rahmens.

Лёгкий по весу материал хорошо подходит для строительства рамы.

L
🇩🇪German
leichtfüßig

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

B1Often

Sie ging leichtfüßig über die Bühne.

Она легко, пружинисто шла по сцене.

🇩🇪German

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

B1Very Often

Das Hemd sitzt locker und trägt sich angenehm.

Рубашка сидит свободно и приятно носится.

S
🇩🇪German
schlicht

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

B1Often

Sie trug ein schlichtes, helles Kleid.

На ней было простое светлое платье.

G
🇩🇪German
geringes Gewicht

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

B1Often

Das Produkt hat ein geringes Gewicht und lässt sich leicht transportieren.

У продукта небольшой вес, и его легко перевозить.

W
🇩🇪German
wenig schwer

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

B1Very Often

Der Koffer ist wenig schwer und gut zu tragen.

Чемодан не очень тяжёлый, и его удобно нести.

N
🇩🇪German
niedriges Gewicht

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

B1Often

Das Gerät ist wegen seines niedrigen Gewichts besonders praktisch für unterwegs.

Устройство особенно удобно в дороге из-за своего небольшого веса.

F
🇩🇪German
fast gewichtslos

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

B1Rarely

Der Stoff ist fast gewichtslos und fällt besonders weich.

Ткань почти невесома и особенно мягко ниспадает.

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How to pronounce leicht and what this word means

leicht translation: lightweight. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce leicht

[laɪ̯çt]

leicht translation

lightweight

leicht examples

Diese Jacke ist sehr leicht.

leicht transcription

[laɪ̯çt]

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Questions about this word

leicht meaning: what does it mean?

von geringem Gewicht; leicht zu tragen oder zu bewegen

leicht pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

leicht definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Diese Jacke ist sehr leicht. Translation: Эта куртка очень лёгкая.

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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