English–German

“weakness” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃvɛçə/

Example

Seine Schwäche ist seine Ungeduld.

His weakness is his impatience.

Illustration for Schwäche (weakness)

How to say “weakness” in German

“Weakness” in German is Schwäche.

A spot where ability or performance gives way, making errors or problems more likely.

Full entry for Schwäche: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schwäche

Im Gespräch erkannte er seine Schwäche.

In the conversation, he recognized his weakness.

Tips for using Schwäche

  • Schwäche is feminine, so the standard form is die Schwäche; its plural is die Schwächen.

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