Schwächen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schwächen" is mainly used as verb meaning "weaken", "diminish" or "reduce". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Schwächen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: schwächen
  • Simple past: schwächte
  • Participle: geschwächt

See full conjugation of schwächen

regulartransitive
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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Schwäche
  • Plural: die Schwächen

Meanings of "Schwächen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To weaken or diminish something"

"Schwächen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wind begann, sich zu schwächen.The wind began to weaken.
  2. Die Krankheit kann das Immunsystem schwächen.The illness can weaken the immune system.
  3. Stress kann die Konzentration schwächen.Stress can weaken concentration.

2.) "Weaknesses or vulnerabilities"

"Schwächen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Jeder Mensch hat seine Schwächen.Every person has their weaknesses.
  2. Es ist wichtig, die Schwächen des Plans zu erkennen.It is important to recognize the weaknesses of the plan.
  3. Die Schwächen des Teams wurden offensichtlich.The team's weaknesses became obvious.
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