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zerbrechlich, empfindlich, gebrechlich, schwach, verletzlich
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/ˈfrædʒəl/
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Leicht zu zerbrechen, zu verletzen oder aus dem Gleichgewicht zu bringen, bei Dingen, Menschen und Situationen.
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Beispiele

  • Do not pressure her while she is feeling fragile.
    Do not pressure her while she is feeling fragile.
  • She skipped breakfast because she felt fragile.
    She skipped breakfast because she felt fragile.
  • How can we protect this fragile ecosystem?
    How can we protect this fragile ecosystem?
  • The clinic cares for medically fragile children.
    The clinic cares for medically fragile children.
  • The two sides reached a fragile peace.
    The two sides reached a fragile peace.

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vulnerable
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Bedeutungen

Leicht zerbrechlich

adjective
objects
neutral
Kann leicht brechen, reißen oder beschädigt werden und muss deshalb vorsichtig behandelt werden.

Beispiele

  • Please wrap the fragile glasses in paper.
    Please wrap the fragile glasses in paper.
  • These old photographs are too fragile to display.
    These old photographs are too fragile to display.
  • Is the sculpture fragile, or can we move it safely?
    Is the sculpture fragile, or can we move it safely?
  • The label warns that the contents are fragile.
    The label warns that the contents are fragile.
  • Even a small fall could damage the fragile shell.
    Even a small fall could damage the fragile shell.

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breakable
delicate
brittle
frail
flimsy

Schwach oder verletzlich

adjective
health
neutral
Körperlich oder seelisch schwach und leicht zu verletzen, oft durch Krankheit, Alter, Stress oder einen Schock.

Beispiele

  • Her health remained fragile after the operation.
    Her health remained fragile after the operation.
  • He sounded emotionally fragile during the call.
    He sounded emotionally fragile during the call.
  • The clinic cares for medically fragile children.
    The clinic cares for medically fragile children.
  • Do not pressure her while she is feeling fragile.
    Do not pressure her while she is feeling fragile.
  • Sleep loss left him in a fragile state.
    Sleep loss left him in a fragile state.

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frail
weak
vulnerable
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sensitive

Leicht zu destabilisieren

adjective
society
neutral
Schwach oder unsicher und kann unter Druck leicht scheitern, enden oder schwer geschädigt werden.

Beispiele

  • The two sides reached a fragile peace.
    The two sides reached a fragile peace.
  • One more shock could break the fragile economy.
    One more shock could break the fragile economy.
  • Their fragile coalition survived the vote.
    Their fragile coalition survived the vote.
  • How can we protect this fragile ecosystem?
    How can we protect this fragile ecosystem?
  • Trust between the teams is still fragile.
    Trust between the teams is still fragile.

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precarious
vulnerable
tenuous
weak

Etwas unwohl

adjective
health
informal
Im britischen Englisch leicht krank, müde, aufgewühlt oder empfindlich, besonders nach Alkoholkonsum.

Beispiele

  • I'm feeling a bit fragile after last night's party.
    I'm feeling a bit fragile after last night's party.
  • She skipped breakfast because she felt fragile.
    She skipped breakfast because she felt fragile.
  • Are you still fragile, or do you want some coffee?
    Are you still fragile, or do you want some coffee?
  • He looked fragile the morning after the wedding.
    He looked fragile the morning after the wedding.
  • A quiet day helped me feel less fragile.
    A quiet day helped me feel less fragile.

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unwell
rough
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hungover

Etymologie

Über das Französische aus lateinisch fragilis, „leicht zerbrechlich“, zu frangere, „brechen“. Das Wort wird im Englischen seit dem frühen 16. Jahrhundert verwendet.

FAQ

Was bedeutet fragile?

Leicht zu zerbrechen, zu verletzen oder aus dem Gleichgewicht zu bringen, bei Dingen, Menschen und Situationen.

Wie spricht man fragile im amerikanischen Englisch aus?

fragile is pronounced /ˈfrædʒəl/ in General American English.

Was ist das Gegenteil von fragile?

Depending on the sense, opposites include tough, strong, stable, and secure.

Kann eine Situation fragile sein?

Yes. A fragile peace, economy, or relationship may fail when pressure is added.

Was bedeutet sich fragile fühlen im britischen Englisch?

In informal British English, feeling fragile means feeling slightly ill, tired, upset, or hungover.

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