frail in German
frail in German is zerbrechlich, gebrechlich, schwach — frail means physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
frail in German
zerbrechlich
gebrechlich
Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
schwach
Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
zierlich
Weak; infirm.
What does "frail" mean?
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adjective Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
"Her grandmother had grown frail after the long winter."
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adjective Easily broken down morally or emotionally; not firm in resolve.
"His frail willpower gave way after just one temptation."
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frail in a sentence
- Her grandmother had grown frail after the long winter.
- The frail old bridge swayed with every step.
- His frail willpower gave way after just one temptation.
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What is "frail" in German?
"frail" in German is zerbrechlich, gebrechlich, schwach. frail means: Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
How do you use "frail" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandmother had grown frail after the long winter." In German, "frail" is zerbrechlich, gebrechlich, schwach.
Are there other ways to say "frail" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "frail": zerbrechlich, gebrechlich, schwach, zierlich.
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