Zerbrechlich
Example: Das zerbrechliche Glas muss vorsichtig transportiert werden.
Definition
"Zerbrechlich" describes something that is easily broken or damaged, often referring to objects like glass or ceramics that require careful handling to avoid harm or destruction.
Etymology
The word "zerbrechlich" comes from the German verb "zerbrechen," meaning to break into pieces, combined with the suffix "-lich," which forms adjectives. It literally means 'breakable.' Did you know that "zerbrechen" itself is a combination of "zer-" (a prefix indicating separation) and "brechen" (to break)?
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"Zerbrechlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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