deutschdictionary
adjective
(DIFFICULT TO HANDLE OR MANAGE)
The plan was very cumbersome. - Der Plan war sehr schwerfällig.
(SLOW AND CLUMSY DUE TO WEIGHT)
His ponderous gait was noticeable. - Sein schwerfälliger Gang fiel auf.
(AWKWARD IN MOVEMENT OR HANDLING)
He was always a clumsy dancer. - Er war immer ein schwerfälliger Tänzer.
(MOVING WITH HEAVY, AWKWARD STEPS)
She walked heavy-footed down the stairs. - Sie ging schwerfällig die Treppe hinunter.