frail / weak
schwächlich – schwächlicher – am schwächlichsten
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frail
Physically lacking strength and not robust; such a person or animal often appears delicate or prone to illness.
Der schwächliche Junge konnte den schweren Rucksack kaum tragen.
The frail boy could barely carry the heavy backpack.
weak
Lacking persuasiveness, force, or effectiveness and therefore having little impact.
Seine schwächlichen Argumente konnten die Kritik nicht entkräften.
His weak arguments could not refute the criticism.
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| superlative | am schwächlichsten |
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'Schwächlich' (frail) is formed from the stem 'schwach' (weak) and the ending '-lich'. The stem helps you recognize the basic idea of limited physical or figurative strength.
Trotz seines schwächlichen Aussehens war der Hund erstaunlich ausdauernd.
Despite his frail appearance, the dog was surprisingly enduring.
For the physical meaning, 'schwächlich' (frail) often appears with words such as 'Gestalt' (figure), 'Körper' (body), or 'Aussehen' (appearance). The adjective usually describes a visible, rather delicate or non-robust appearance.
Der Arzt bemerkte sofort ihre schwächliche Gestalt.
The doctor immediately noticed her frail figure.
In its figurative meaning, 'schwächlich' (weak) often combines with 'Argument' (argument), 'Versuch' (attempt), or 'Begründung' (justification). It then describes a performance or statement as lacking persuasiveness or effectiveness.
Der schwächliche Versuch, den Fehler zu erklären, überzeugte niemanden.
The weak attempt to explain the mistake convinced no one.
