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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.
    "The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware."
  2. adjective Easily upset, weakened, or thrown off balance — describing health, emotions, or a situation.
    "The ceasefire remains fragile and could collapse at any moment."
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fragile in a sentence

  • The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware.
  • Old parchment becomes fragile and can crumble if handled roughly.
  • The ceasefire remains fragile and could collapse at any moment.
  • She felt fragile for weeks after the surgery.

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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: "The box was marked "fragile" because it held glassware." 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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