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frailty in German

frailty in German is Schwäche, Zerbrechlichkeit — frailty means the state of being physically or mentally weak, especially with age.

frailty in German

Schwäche
noun
(uncountable) The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived.
Zerbrechlichkeit
noun
(uncountable) The condition quality of being frail, physically, mentally, or morally; weakness of resolution; liability to be deceived.

What does "frailty" mean?

  1. noun The state of being physically or mentally weak, especially with age.
    "The illness left him with a noticeable frailty."
  2. noun A moral weakness or fault, often one that leads a person astray.
    "He blamed his affair on human frailty."

frailty in a sentence

  • The illness left him with a noticeable frailty.
  • Doctors assess frailty in elderly patients before surgery.
  • He blamed his affair on human frailty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "frailty" in German?

"frailty" in German is Schwäche, Zerbrechlichkeit. frailty means: The state of being physically or mentally weak, especially with age.

How do you use "frailty" in a sentence?

Example: "The illness left him with a noticeable frailty." In German, "frailty" is Schwäche, Zerbrechlichkeit.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "frailty": Schwäche, Zerbrechlichkeit.

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