gebrechlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- decrepit adj Weakened, worn out, or in poor condition, typically from age or long use.
- frail adjective Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
- infirm adj Physically weak or in poor health, especially due to age or illness.
- rickety adj Weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age.
- slight adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
- valetudinarian adj Sickly, infirm, of ailing health; related to ill health.
Senses
gebrechlich is used for these senses in English:
- decrepit Weakened or worn out from age or wear.
- frail Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.
- rickety Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
- rickety (of a person) Feeble in the joints; tottering.
- slight Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
- valetudinarian Sickly, infirm, of ailing health.
frail — full definition
- adjective Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
- adjective Easily broken down morally or emotionally; not firm in resolve.