zerbrechlich
törékeny
Dieses Wort beschreibt Gegenstände, die sehr schnell kaputt gehen, wenn man sie fallen lässt oder nicht vorsichtig damit umgeht, wie zum Beispiel Glas oder dünnes Porzellan.
The German word "zerbrechlich" is an adjective meaning "fragile" or "breakable". It is constructed from the verb "zerbrechen" (to break apart) and the adjective suffix "-lich" (indicating "having the quality of").
- "zerbrechen" = to break
- "-lich" = -ly / having the nature of
Similar words:
- "fragil" (fragile)
- "empfindlich" (sensitive, delicate)
- "zerfallsanfällig" (prone to decay/breakdown)
Difference:
"zerbrechlich" specifically emphasizes the risk of physical breaking or shattering, often referring to objects. "Fragil" is a synonym often used interchangeably but can be broader, sometimes including emotional or structural delicacy. "Empfindlich" usually refers to sensitivity rather than brittleness.
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Examples
Das Paket ist zerbrechlich, sei also vorsichtig damit.adjective
A csomag törékeny, ezért légy óvatos vele.
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