Die Schwäche
Example: Seine Schwäche für Schokolade ist allgemein bekannt.
Definition
"Die Schwäche" refers to a state or quality of being weak or lacking strength, either physically, mentally, or morally. It can describe a personal vulnerability or a specific preference, as in the phrase 'Seine Schwäche für Schokolade ist allgemein bekannt,' meaning a fondness or weakness for chocolate.
Etymology
The word "die Schwäche" comes from the Old High German 'swecca,' meaning weakness or feebleness. Over time, it evolved into modern German, retaining its core meaning related to lack of strength or a particular susceptibility. Did you know that the word also shares roots with English 'weak'?
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"Die Schwäche" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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