klobig
/ˈkloːbɪç/
The English word "chunky" can be translated into German as klobig.
klobig is a euphemism used to describe something as fat or chunky. In informal contexts, the term dick can also be used to express the idea of something being chunky.
Meaning: euphemism for fat (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkloːbɪç/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the word pummelig is used specifically for children or pets who are chunky, as it carries a cute and cuddly connotation.
- In German, if you want to describe food as having 'chunky' pieces, like in a soup, you would use the word stückig instead of klobig.
- A 'chunky knit' sweater is described as grob in German, which literally translates to 'coarse'.
Examples in context
- Dieses Gerät ist klobigThis device is chunky
- Die Möbel sind klobig und passen nicht in den kleinen Raum.The furniture is chunky and doesn't fit in the small room.
- Die Kartoffelsuppe ist schön dickThe potato soup is nice and chunky
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are shopping for new furniture.
- LukasWie gefällt dir dieser Sessel, Hannah?How do you like this armchair, Hannah?
- HannahIch finde ihn ein wenig zu klobig.I find it a bit too chunky.
- LukasDas stimmt, er nimmt viel Platz weg.That's true, it takes up a lot of space.
- HannahLass uns nach etwas Schlankeren suchen.Let's look for something slimmer.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry klobig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
