weakening
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weakening
The process or result by which a person, thing, or system loses power, strength, or resilience.
Die lange Krankheit führte zu einer deutlichen Schwächung seines Immunsystems.
The long illness led to a significant weakening of his immune system.
This noun belongs to a word family: the adjective is 'schwach' (weak), the verb is 'schwächen' (to weaken), and 'die Schwächung' (the weakening) is the process or result derived from it.
Man muss die Abwehrkräfte des Körpers stärken, nicht schwächen.
You have to strengthen the body's defenses, not weaken them.
To say what is being weakened, you usually use the genitive directly after the noun. This is very common in written language.
Die Experten diskutieren über die Schwächung der Konjunktur.
The experts are discussing the weakening of the economy.
In the medical or biological meaning, 'Schwächung' (weakening) often refers to the 'Körper' (body), the 'Immunsystem' (immune system), the 'Muskulatur' (musculature/muscles), or the 'Abwehrkräfte' (defenses).
Schlafmangel kann zu einer Schwächung des Körpers führen.
Lack of sleep can lead to a weakening of the body.
In the abstract meaning, 'Schwächung' (weakening) often refers to politics or the economy. Typical combinations are 'Schwächung der Währung' (weakening of the currency), 'der Wirtschaft' (of the economy), or 'einer politischen Position' (of a political position).
Die Inflation führte zu einer Schwächung der Kaufkraft.
Inflation led to a weakening of purchasing power.
refreshment / strengthening
'Stärkung' and 'Schwächung' are opposites. With a 'Stärkung', a person, thing, or position gains more strength, influence, or resilience. With a 'Schwächung', it loses strength, influence, or value. The words often fit in similar areas, for example politics, health, economics, or arguments. The simple contrast is: 'Stärkung' makes something stronger, while 'Schwächung' makes something weaker.
Die lange Krankheit führte zu einer deutlichen Schwächung seines Körpers.
The long illness led to a significant weakening of his body.
Regelmäßige Pausen helfen bei der Stärkung der Gesundheit.
Regular breaks help strengthen your health.