weaken in German
weaken in German is schwächen, abschwächen, schwächeln — weaken means to make something less strong.
weaken in German
schwächen
(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
abschwächen
(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
schwächeln
(intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.
schwächen
(intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.
What does "weaken" mean?
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verb To make something less strong.
"Years of neglect had weakened the foundation."
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verb To become less strong.
"Her resolve weakened as the deadline approached."
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weaken in a sentence
- Years of neglect had weakened the foundation.
- The scandal weakened his position within the party.
- Her resolve weakened as the deadline approached.
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What is "weaken" in German?
"weaken" in German is schwächen, abschwächen, schwächeln. weaken means: To make something less strong.
How do you use "weaken" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of neglect had weakened the foundation." In German, "weaken" is schwächen, abschwächen, schwächeln.
Are there other ways to say "weaken" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "weaken": schwächen, abschwächen, schwächeln.
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