German Phrase
Was ist deine Lieblingsübung mit Gewichten?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone to name the weight‑training exercise they enjoy most. It combines a basic question structure with a possessive pronoun and a dative‑case noun phrase.
When to use
Use this question at the gym, in a fitness class, or when chatting with a friend who likes strength training. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal interview‑style settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WasistdeineLieblingsübungmitGewichten?
Was (interrogative)
Used to ask 'what' in questions.
ist (verb 'sein')
Third‑person singular present of 'sein' meaning 'is'.
deine (possessive pronoun)
Feminine singular form of 'dein' matching the noun 'Lieblingsübung'.
Lieblingsübung (compound noun)
Combines 'Liebling' (favorite) and 'Übung' (exercise); the main noun is feminine.
mit (preposition)
Means 'with' and governs the dative case.
Gewichten (noun, dative plural)
Plural of 'Gewicht' (weight); after 'mit' it takes the dative.
🗨In Conversation
Was ist deine Lieblingsübung mit Gewichten?
What is your favorite weight exercise?
Ich mache am liebsten Kreuzheben, weil es den ganzen Körper stärkt.
I prefer deadlifts because they strengthen the whole body.
✕Common Mistakes
Was ist dein Lieblingsübung mit Gewichten?
The noun 'Übung' is feminine, so the possessive must be 'deine', not the masculine 'dein'.
Was ist deine Lieblingsübung mit Gewicht?
After the preposition 'mit' the noun must be in the dative plural: 'Gewichten'.
Was ist deine Lieblings Übung mit Gewichten?
Avoid splitting the compound; keep it as one word.
↔Alternatives
Welche Übung mit Gewichten magst du am liebsten?
Which weight exercise do you like best?
Was trainierst du am liebsten mit Gewichten?
What do you like to train most with weights?
Cultural Tip
In German gyms, people often talk about 'Krafttraining' (strength training) and specify the equipment (Kurzhanteln, Langhanteln, Kettlebells). Using the word 'Lieblingsübung' sounds natural, but you’ll also hear 'Lieblingsübung' replaced by 'Lieblingsübung' or simply 'Lieblingsübung' in informal speech. Remember that the plural 'Gewichte' is used after 'mit' because the preposition requires the dative case.