weakness
die Schwäche, die Schwächen
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weakness
A lack of physical or mental strength; a state in which someone or something has limited stamina or resilience.
Die Schwäche nach der langen Krankheit hielt noch mehrere Wochen an.
The weakness after the long illness lasted for several more weeks.
weakness
A faulty or inadequate quality that makes someone or something less effective or convincing.
Die größte Schwäche des Plans ist seine hohe finanzielle Belastung.
The plan's greatest weakness is the heavy financial burden it creates.
to have a weakness for
To have a particular fondness for someone or something, even though this preference may not be entirely reasonable.
Ich habe eine Schwäche für alte Kriminalromane.
I have a weakness for old crime novels.
weakness
A decline in strength or performance in a particular area, for example in the economy, sports, or an organization.
Die wirtschaftliche Schwäche des Landes wirkt sich auf den Arbeitsmarkt aus.
The country's economic weakness is affecting the job market.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schwächen |
| genitive | der Schwäche |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schwäche | die Schwächen |
| accusative | die Schwäche | die Schwächen |
| dative | der Schwäche | den Schwächen |
| genitive | der Schwäche | der Schwächen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schwäche' (weakness) belongs to the word family of 'schwach' (weak). The umlaut and the ending '-e' form a noun here that describes a quality or state.
Seine Schwäche wurde während der Prüfung deutlich.
His weakness became apparent during the exam.
When referring to physical or mental strength, common phrases include 'körperliche Schwäche' (physical weakness), 'große Schwäche' (great weakness), and 'sich von einer Schwäche erholen' (to recover from weakness).
Nach der Operation litt sie noch lange unter körperlicher Schwäche.
After the operation, she suffered from physical weakness for a long time.
When describing an inadequate quality of something, a genitive is often used ('die Schwäche des Berichts' (the weakness of the report)) or 'von' with the dative ('die Schwäche von Berichten' (the weakness of reports)).
Die Schwäche des Berichts liegt in den fehlenden Belegen.
The weakness of the report lies in its lack of evidence.
In the expression 'eine Schwäche haben für' (to have a weakness for), 'für' is followed by the accusative. The expression refers to a particular fondness and is often used with people, things, or activities.
Sie hat eine Schwäche für französische Chansons.
She has a weakness for French chansons.
