schlank
slim, slender
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ʃlaŋk/
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Cultural Note
'Schlank' is considered a polite and complimentary way to describe someone's build, as opposed to 'dünn' (thin), which can sound clinical. The compound 'Schlankheitskur' (slimming diet) is common in wellness contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie hat eine schlanke Figur.
She has a slender figure.
Er ist groß und schlank.
He is tall and slim.
Joggen hält schlank.
Jogging keeps you slim.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | schlank |
| comparative | schlanker |
| predicative | schlank |
| superlative | am schlanksten |