schwach

/ʃvax/

adjective A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

weak
- Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich schwach.
  
  After the illness, he felt weak.

Fadenscheinig is flimsy, specifically describing a weak excuse or argument; schwach is the general word for weak.

Gebrechlich is frail, specifically describing physical weakness from age or illness; schwach is the general word for weak.

Matt is faint/weak/dull, often describing light, color, or a tired feeling; schwach is the general word for weak.

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English

Close — weak relates to flimsy (endeble).

1 What does schwach mean?

2 Fill the gap: Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches schwach?

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Last updated 2026-09-17