ADJECTIVE
schwach/ʃvax/weak; feeble; faint
schwach is a German adjective that means weak, feeble, or faint. It is pronounced /ʃvax/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schwächer" and "schwächsten".
Definitions
1.lacking physical strength; not strong(general/describing strength)
a.not physically strong or powerful
Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich noch sehr schwach.—After the illness, he still felt very weak.
2.low in intensity, degree, or effect(intensity/degree)
a.having little flavor, light (of coffee, tea, solutions etc.)
Der Kaffee ist mir zu schwach.—The coffee is too weak for me.
3.not effective; lacking ability, influence, or skill(figurative/capacity or performance)
a.showing poor or unimpressive performance
Die Mannschaft hat heute schwach gespielt.—The team played weakly today.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schwach |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schwächer |
| Superlative | schwächsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schwach" mean in English?
- "schwach" means weak, feeble, or faint. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schwach"?
- "schwach" is pronounced /ʃvax/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schwach"?
- The comparative of "schwach" is "schwächer" and the superlative is "schwächsten".
- What part of speech is "schwach"?
- "schwach" is a adjective in German.
