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faint in German

faint in German is schwach, kraftlos, unentschlossen — faint means barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

faint in German

schwach
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
kraftlos
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
unentschlossen
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
unsicher
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
unentschlossen
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
unsicher
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
ängstlich
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
Ohnmacht
noun
ohnmächtig werden
verb
in Ohnmacht fallen
verb

What does "faint" mean?

  1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
    "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway."
  2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
    "She felt faint after standing in the heat too long."
  3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.
    "He fainted at the sight of blood."

faint in a sentence

  • There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway.
  • He gave only a faint smile.
  • She felt faint after standing in the heat too long.
  • He fainted at the sight of blood.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "faint" in German?

"faint" in German is schwach, kraftlos, unentschlossen. faint means: Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

How do you use "faint" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway." In German, "faint" is schwach, kraftlos, unentschlossen.

Are there other ways to say "faint" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "faint": schwach, kraftlos, unentschlossen, unsicher, ängstlich, Ohnmacht.

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