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fragile in Dutch

fragile in Dutch is breekbaar, fragiel, broos — fragile means easily broken or damaged; delicate.

fragile in Dutch

breekbaar
adj
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
fragiel
adj
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.
broos
adj
(figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.

What does "fragile" mean?

  1. adjective Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
    "Be careful with that fragile vase on the shelf."
  2. adjective Easily upset, weakened, or thrown off balance — describing health, emotions, or a situation.
    "After the argument, their friendship felt fragile for a long time."
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fragile in a sentence

  • Be careful with that fragile vase on the shelf.
  • The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware.
  • After the argument, their friendship felt fragile for a long time.
  • The ceasefire remains fragile and could collapse at any moment.

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What is "fragile" in Dutch?
"fragile" in Dutch is breekbaar, fragiel, broos. fragile means: Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
How do you use "fragile" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful with that fragile vase on the shelf." In Dutch, "fragile" is breekbaar, fragiel, broos.
Are there other ways to say "fragile" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "fragile": breekbaar, fragiel, broos.
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