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gedrungen

stocky, squat

adjective ge-DROON-gen Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Sizes & Shapes

Also means

thickset, compact

Usage Note

gedrungen describes a body or object that is broad and compact relative to its height. Often used for people or buildings: eine gedrungene Figur (a stocky figure) or ein gedrungener Turm (a squat tower).

Examples

"Der gedrungene Bauernhof wirkte stabil und wetterfest."

Natural Translation

The squat farmhouse looked sturdy and weatherproof.

Literal Translation

The squat farmhouse looked stable and weatherproof.

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