lose weight
Reduce body mass
Use `lose weight` for your own health goals, but avoid using it toward others unless invited.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe reducing body mass through diet or exercise.
- Common in health, fitness, and New Year's resolution contexts.
- Generally neutral but sensitive when discussing other people's bodies.
Bedeutung
This phrase is used when someone wants to make their body lighter or smaller. It usually involves eating healthier food or exercising more to change their weight.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about a new diet
I'm trying to lose weight by eating fewer carbs.
I'm trying to reduce my body mass by eating fewer carbohydrates.
At a doctor's appointment
The doctor advised me to lose weight to improve my blood pressure.
The physician suggested I reduce my mass for my health.
Texting a gym buddy
I've finally started to lose weight after a month of cardio!
I am finally seeing a reduction in mass after a month of exercise.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Western culture, 'losing weight' is a multi-billion dollar industry. It is often the most popular New Year's resolution in the US and Canada. While common, it is increasingly seen as a sensitive personal topic due to body positivity movements.
Spelling Alert
Don't confuse `lose` (one 'o') with `loose` (two 'o's). `Loose` means your clothes are too big because you did `lose` weight!
Social Etiquette
In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Have you lost weight?' can be a compliment, but it can also be awkward. Only say it if you know the person well.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe reducing body mass through diet or exercise.
- Common in health, fitness, and New Year's resolution contexts.
- Generally neutral but sensitive when discussing other people's bodies.
What It Means
To lose weight means your body mass becomes lower. It is a very common goal for many people. You use it when talking about fitness or health. It is a simple, direct way to say you are getting thinner.
How To Use It
You use lose weight as a verb phrase. You can say I want to lose weight or I am losing weight. It is very flexible. You can add a specific amount like I lost five pounds. It sounds natural in almost any conversation. Just remember that lose is the action and weight is the object. Don't say make weight or get weight off in most cases.
When To Use It
Use it when talking to friends about your new gym routine. It works well at the doctor's office too. You might use it when shopping for smaller clothes. It is perfect for New Year's resolutions. If you are at a restaurant, you might say it to explain why you are skipping dessert. It is a helpful way to share your health journey with others.
When NOT To Use It
Be careful using this about other people. It can be a sensitive topic. Don't tell a stranger they need to lose weight. That would be very rude! Even with friends, only say it if they mention it first. Also, don't use it for objects. You don't lose weight from a heavy suitcase; you make it lighter.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking countries, losing weight is a huge topic. You will see it in magazines, TV ads, and social media. There is a big 'diet culture' in the US and UK. However, people are becoming more private about it now. Some people prefer to say they are getting fit instead. It is a mix of health goals and fashion trends.
Common Variations
You might hear people say they want to shed a few pounds. Some say they are slimming down for a wedding. If someone is working very hard, they might say they are burning fat. Dropping weight is another common way to say it quickly. All of these mean roughly the same thing but sound a bit more descriptive.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral and safe for most contexts. Be careful with the spelling of `lose` and avoid using it as a command toward others.
Spelling Alert
Don't confuse `lose` (one 'o') with `loose` (two 'o's). `Loose` means your clothes are too big because you did `lose` weight!
Social Etiquette
In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Have you lost weight?' can be a compliment, but it can also be awkward. Only say it if you know the person well.
The 'Pound' Factor
In the US, people talk about losing `pounds`. In the UK, they might use `stones` and `pounds`. In most other places, it's `kilograms`.
Beispiele
6I'm trying to lose weight by eating fewer carbs.
I'm trying to reduce my body mass by eating fewer carbohydrates.
A very standard way to explain a lifestyle change.
The doctor advised me to lose weight to improve my blood pressure.
The physician suggested I reduce my mass for my health.
Used here as a medical recommendation.
I've finally started to lose weight after a month of cardio!
I am finally seeing a reduction in mass after a month of exercise.
Sharing a personal win with a friend.
I want to lose weight, but the pizza is calling my name.
I want to be thinner, but I really want to eat this pizza.
A common joke about the struggle of dieting.
It has been really hard for me to lose weight lately.
Reducing my mass has been a difficult challenge recently.
Sharing a vulnerable or frustrating moment.
She wants to lose weight before her wedding in June.
She wants to be thinner for her marriage ceremony.
A very common goal-oriented use of the phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb to complete the health goal.
I need to ___ weight before the marathon.
`Lose weight` is the standard collocation. While `drop` is possible, `lose` is the most common and natural choice for A2 learners.
Complete the sentence about a past event.
He ___ ten pounds last summer by swimming every day.
`Lost` is the irregular past tense form of the verb `lose`.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of 'Lose Weight'
Used with close friends or family.
I need to drop some weight.
Standard everyday use in most situations.
I want to lose weight.
Medical or scientific contexts.
Weight reduction is recommended.
Where to use 'Lose Weight'
Doctor's Office
Discussing health goals.
Gym
Talking to a trainer.
New Year's Eve
Making a resolution.
Clothing Store
Explaining a size change.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
11 FragenIt means your body becomes lighter. For example, I lost 2kg means you weigh 2kg less than before.
No, that is not common. We always use the verb lose with weight for this meaning.
It is better to be professional. Avoid commenting on a boss's body unless you have a very friendly relationship.
The past tense is lost weight. For example, I lost weight last year.
Yes! If your pet is too chubby, you can say My dog needs to lose weight.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or with a doctor.
You can say slim down or get in shape.
It depends on the person. Usually, it is okay if they are happy about it, but don't push for details.
Lose weight focuses on the scale. Get fit focuses on being strong and healthy.
You can say I want to lose a few pounds or I want to lose a bit of weight.
Always use lose with one 'o'. Loose with two 'o's describes baggy pants.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Shed pounds
To lose weight, often used in fitness advertisements.
Slim down
To become thinner, often for a specific event.
Watch what you eat
To be careful about your diet to avoid gaining weight.
Get in shape
To become healthy and fit, which often includes losing weight.
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