stämmig

/ˈʃtɛmɪç/

adjective B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

sturdy, stocky, burly
- Ein stämmiger Mann öffnete die Tür.
  
  A burly man opened the door.

Close synonyms for a heavyset build; stämmig leans toward sturdy and strong, korpulent is more formal/clinical, simply "overweight."

Similar in other languages

English

Close — sturdy/stocky relates to hardy.

French

Close — sturdy, stocky, burly relates to robust (robuste).

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Last updated 2026-09-19