vulnerability in German

vulnerability in German is Verwundbarkeit, Verletzbarkeit, Schwachstelle — vulnerability means the state of being open to being hurt, attacked, or emotionally exposed.

vulnerability in German

Verwundbarkeit

noun

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Verletzbarkeit

noun

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Schwachstelle

noun

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Sicherheitslücke

noun

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Verletzlichkeit

noun

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

Vulnerabilität

noun

(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.

What does "vulnerability" mean?

noun The state of being open to being hurt, attacked, or emotionally exposed.
"Opening up about his past took real vulnerability."
noun A weakness in a system, especially a computer system, that could be exploited by an attacker.
"The security team patched a critical vulnerability in the login system."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

vulnerability in a sentence

Opening up about his past took real vulnerability.
The elderly residents were at heightened vulnerability during the heatwave.
The security team patched a critical vulnerability in the login system.

Similar words in German

exposure fragility susceptibility weak spot

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vulnerability" in German?

"vulnerability" in German is Verwundbarkeit, Verletzbarkeit, Schwachstelle. vulnerability means: The state of being open to being hurt, attacked, or emotionally exposed.

How do you use "vulnerability" in a sentence?

Example: "Opening up about his past took real vulnerability." In German, "vulnerability" is Verwundbarkeit, Verletzbarkeit, Schwachstelle.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "vulnerability": Verwundbarkeit, Verletzbarkeit, Schwachstelle, Sicherheitslücke, Verletzlichkeit, Vulnerabilität.

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