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noun

der Schweregrad, -e

severity

Definition & meaning

The German word Schweregrad refers to the degree of severity, intensity, or seriousness of something. It is most commonly used in medical, technical, or analytical contexts to classify how grave or advanced a situation, illness, or problem is.

  1. Medical context: It denotes the stage or severity of a disease or an injury (e.g., the severity of a burn or a chronic condition).
  2. General context: It is used to describe the magnitude of an impact, a crisis, or a technical fault.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Schweregrad). The plural form is die Schweregrade.
  • Word origin: It is a compound word formed from two components:
    • Schwere : meaning gravity, heaviness, or severity.
    • Grad : meaning degree or level.
  • Combining these results in a literal translation of "degree of heaviness" or "degree of severity."

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:

    • Schwere (severity)
    • Ausmaß (extent/magnitude)
    • Intensität (intensity)
    • Stärke (strength/level)
    • Ernsthaftigkeit (seriousness)

  • Antonyms:

    • Geringfügigkeit (insignificance/minorness)
    • Harmlosigkeit (harmlessness)

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Examples

Der Schweregrad der Aufgabe ist hoch.noun

The severity of the task is high.

Ärzte bewerteten den Schweregrad der Verletzung.noun

Doctors assessed the severity of the injury.

Je nach Schweregrad ist eine Behandlung nötig.noun

Depending on the severity, treatment is necessary.

Der Schweregrad beeinflusst die Wahl der Therapie.noun

The severity influences the choice of therapy.

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