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.having little physical strength or intensity(general)

a.lacking power or robustness

Das Kind ist nach der Krankheit noch schwach.The child is still weak after the illness.

b.not intense or strong (e.g., light, signal)

Das Licht ist heute sehr schwach.The light is very faint today.

Adjective Forms

Positiveschwach
Comparativeschwächer
Superlativeschwächsten

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.

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