noun

die Schwäche, -n

gyengeség

Ein Zustand, in dem man wenig Kraft, Energie oder Fähigkeit hat, etwas zu tun.

The German word "Schwäche" is a noun meaning weakness or fragility.

  • It is derived from the adjective "schwach" which means weak.
  • "Schwäche" can refer to physical weakness, a personal flaw, or a reduced performance or effectiveness.

Similar words:

  • Mangel (lack, deficiency)
  • Defizit (deficit)
  • Unfähigkeit (incapacity, inability)

Differences:

  • "Schwäche" often emphasizes a state or condition of reduced strength or capability.
  • Mangel and Defizit highlight a lack or absence, not necessarily weakness.
  • Unfähigkeit refers more to inability rather than reduced strength.

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Examples

Er zeigt keine Schwäche.noun

Nem mutat gyengeséget.

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