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Gebrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Gebrechen" is mainly used as noun meaning "infirmity", "ailment" or "disability". It is also used as verb.
Essential properties of "Gebrechen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Gebrechen
- Plural: die Gebrechen
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: gebrechen
- Simple past: gebrach
- Participle: gebrochen
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "Gebrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "A chronic physical ailment or defect, particularly in the elderly"
"Gebrechen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Chronic illness or physical defect, especially in older people."
- Translation(s): infirmity, ailment, disability, defect
- Synonym(s): Krankheit, Leiden, Gebrechlichkeit
- Antonym(s): Gesundheit, Stärke
- Related word(s): Gebrechlichkeit, Krankheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Im Alter nehmen die Gebrechen oft zu.
- Sein Gebrechen hinderte ihn am Laufen.
- Trotz vieler Gebrechen bleibt sie optimistisch.
2.) "To lack something essential"
"Gebrechen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To lack or be without something essential or necessary."
- Translation(s): lack, be without, be short of
- Synonym(s): fehlen, mangeln
- Antonym(s): vorhanden sein, existieren
- Related word(s): fehlen, Mangel
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es gebrechen ihm an Mut.
- Der Gruppe gebrechen die notwendigen Mittel.
- Ihm gebrechen die Worte, um es zu beschreiben.