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anfällig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • delicate adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  • prone adj Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
  • susceptible adj Likely to be affected, harmed, or influenced by something.

Senses

anfällig is used for these senses in English:

  • delicate Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
  • prone (figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.
  • susceptible Likely to be affected by something.

delicate — full definition

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.

prone — full definition

  1. adj Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
  2. adj Lying flat with the face down.

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