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fragility
/frəˈdʒɪləti/
Zerbrechlichkeit
The fragility of the ancient vase made it difficult to transport.
Die Zerbrechlichkeit der antiken Vase machte den Transport schwierig.
neutral
die Eigenschaft, leicht zu brechen oder beschädigt zu werden
Scientists studied the fragility of the material under extreme conditions.
Wissenschaftler untersuchten die Zerbrechlichkeit des Materials unter extremen Bedingungen.
The fragility of human life is a recurring theme in literature.
Die Zerbrechlichkeit des menschlichen Lebens ist ein wiederkehrendes Thema in der Literatur.
Often used metaphorically to describe emotional or social vulnerability.
Kollokationen
emotional fragilityemotionale Zerbrechlichkeitstructural fragilitystrukturelle Zerbrechlichkeitfragility of lifeZerbrechlichkeit des Lebens
Profi-Tipp
Collocation Practice
Pair 'fragility' with 'emotional' or 'structural' to sound natural. Example: 'The fragility of the relationship became apparent.'
Goldene Regel
Metaphorical vs. Literal
Use 'fragility' literally for objects (e.g., glass) and metaphorically for emotions or systems (e.g., 'fragility of trust').
Wortursprung
From Latin *fragilitas* (fragility), derived from *fragilis* (breakable), related to *frangere* (to break).
Verwendungshinweise
Common in both literal (physical objects) and figurative (emotional/social) contexts. Avoid overusing in formal writing unless describing material properties.
Wortzerlegung
fragil-
breakable
root-ity
quality/state of
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