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weaken in German

weaken in German is schwächen, abschwächen, schwächeln — weaken means to make something less strong.

weaken in German

schwächen
verb
(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
abschwächen
verb
(transitive) To make weaker or less strong.
schwächeln
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.
schwächen
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or less strong.

What does "weaken" mean?

  1. verb To make something less strong.
    "Years of neglect had weakened the foundation."
  2. 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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