erlahmen
wane
The German word "erlahmen" is a verb that means "to weaken" or "to go limp". It is made up of the prefix "er-" and the verb "lahmen," which means "to become lame" or can connote a sense of paralysis or inaction. "Erlahmen" conveys the idea of something losing its strength, vigor, or energy.
Similar words in German include "schwächen" (to weaken), "nachlassen" (to diminish), and "verblassen" (to fade).
The main difference is that "erlahmen" often emphasizes a loss of mobility or activity, while "schwächen" is a broader term for reducing strength or power, and "nachlassen" refers to a decrease over time without the connotation of being rendered inactive.
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Examples
Nach der langen Wanderung erlahmen seine Kräfte.verb
After the long hike, his strength begins to wane.
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