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fatigue in German

fatigue in German is Erschöpfung, Ermüdung, Müdigkeit — fatigue means extreme tiredness, whether physical or mental, from exertion or lack of rest.

fatigue in German

Erschöpfung
noun
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
Ermüdung
noun
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
Müdigkeit
noun
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
Schlappheit
noun
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
Überdruss
noun
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
Ermüdung
noun
(engineering) Weakening and eventual failure of material, typically by cracking leading to complete separation, caused by repeated application of mechanical stress to the material.
ermüden
verb
(transitive) To tire or make weary by physical or mental exertion.
zermürben
verb
(transitive) To tire or make weary by physical or mental exertion.

What does "fatigue" mean?

  1. noun Extreme tiredness, whether physical or mental, from exertion or lack of rest.
    "By the end of the shift, fatigue had set in and her hands were shaking."
  2. verb To make someone very tired through effort or exertion.
    "The long hike fatigued even the fittest members of the group."
  3. noun (engineering) The weakening of a material caused by repeated stress over time.
    "Engineers inspect aircraft wings regularly for signs of metal fatigue."
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fatigue in a sentence

  • By the end of the shift, fatigue had set in and her hands were shaking.
  • The long hike fatigued even the fittest members of the group.
  • Engineers inspect aircraft wings regularly for signs of metal fatigue.

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What is "fatigue" in German?

"fatigue" in German is Erschöpfung, Ermüdung, Müdigkeit. fatigue means: Extreme tiredness, whether physical or mental, from exertion or lack of rest.

How do you use "fatigue" in a sentence?

Example: "By the end of the shift, fatigue had set in and her hands were shaking." In German, "fatigue" is Erschöpfung, Ermüdung, Müdigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "fatigue": Erschöpfung, Ermüdung, Müdigkeit, Schlappheit, Überdruss, ermüden.

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