German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
schwach
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃvax/
Meaning
- adjectiveweak
Example
Er ist schwach.
He is weak.
More examples
Nach der Krankheit fühlt er sich noch schwach.
After the illness, he still feels weak.
Core concept
A support that bends under a small load and cannot carry much.
Common phrases
schwach aussehen
look weak
körperlich schwach
physically weak
Similar words
kraftlos: Having little physical strength for movement or exertion.
müde: Lacking energy because of tiredness or insufficient rest.
mild: Low in flavor or intensity, with little impact on the senses.
Definition in German
Von geringer Stärke oder Wirkung; wenig Einfluss, Kraft oder Intensität habend.
Word origin
Schwach is an inherited Germanic adjective, recorded in Old High German as swah and related to English weak.
Usage tips
- With coffee, flavors, signals, and arguments, schwach can describe low intensity rather than physical weakness.