schlank

The German word "schlank" is an adjective that means "slim," "slender," or "lean." The basic meaning of the word is "having little fat" or "thin in an attractive manner."

Similar words:

• dünn (thin)
• mager (skinny, lean)
• scharf (incisive, thin in a sharp manner)

Differences:

• Dünn: While "schlank" often has a positive connotation suggesting a healthy, attractive slimness, "dünn" is more neutral and simply describes something that is not thick or wide—it can sometimes carry a negative connotation if it suggests frailty.
• Mager: This word conveys "being very thin," often with connotations of undernourishment or lack of muscle, which can be negative.
• Scharf: While "scharf" primarily means "sharp" or "spicy," it can sometimes be used to describe thinness, but in the sense of being incisive or precise (and not in weight or figure).