die Schwächung
Translation
weakening, debilitation, attenuation, impairment
Examples
Die Krankheit verursachte eine Schwächung des Körpers.
The illness caused a weakening of the body.
Wir beobachten eine Schwächung der Währung.
We are observing a weakening of the currency.
Grammar Patterns
the weakening of ((sth.)) die Schwächung ((et2)) The weakening of the economy is a major concern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Abschwächung, die Minderung; Antonyms: die Stärkung, die Kräftigung
Etymology
From the verb 'schwächen' (to weaken), which comes from 'schwach' (weak). The suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix often corresponds to the English '-ing' ending for nouns (e.g., weakening). It signifies the act or result of weakening.