fragile
fragil – fragiler – am fragilsten
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fragile
Not very stable and easily endangered or destroyed. This is especially used for political, economic, or personal circumstances.
Der Frieden zwischen den beiden Ländern ist noch immer fragil.
Peace between the two countries is still fragile.
fragile
Easily broken or sensitive to mechanical stress.
Die fragilen Glasfiguren müssen für den Transport sorgfältig verpackt werden.
The fragile glass figurines must be carefully packed for transport.
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Having a delicate build or being physically weak and unable to withstand much strain.
Nach der langen Krankheit wirkte sie noch sehr fragil.
After her long illness, she still looked very fragile.
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| superlative | am fragilsten |
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In this meaning, 'fragil' (fragile) is often used with abstract political or social circumstances. Typical collocations include 'fragiler Frieden' (fragile peace), 'fragile Koalition' (fragile coalition), and 'fragile Lage' (fragile situation).
Die fragile Koalition droht nach dem Streit über den Haushalt zu zerbrechen.
The fragile coalition is in danger of breaking apart after the dispute over the budget.
For easily breakable things, 'fragil' (fragile) is somewhat more formal than the everyday word 'zerbrechlich' (breakable). Common collocations include 'fragile Gegenstände' (fragile objects), 'fragiles Glas' (fragile glass), and 'fragiles Porzellan' (fragile porcelain).
Das fragile Material darf beim Einladen nicht gedrückt oder gestapelt werden.
The fragile material must not be pressed or stacked while it is being loaded.
When used to describe people, 'fragil' (fragile) often refers to their physical appearance or health, especially after an illness or during a difficult phase of life. Typical collocations include 'fragile Gesundheit' (fragile health) and 'fragile Erscheinung' (fragile appearance).
Trotz der Behandlung blieb seine fragile Gesundheit noch lange ein Grund zur Sorge.
Despite the treatment, his fragile health remained a cause for concern for a long time.
