verwundbar
Translation
vulnerable, susceptible
Examples
Das System ist an dieser Stelle sehr verwundbar.
The system is very vulnerable at this point.
Er zeigte seine verwundbare Seite.
He showed his vulnerable side.
Babys sind besonders verwundbar.
Babies are particularly vulnerable.
Grammar Patterns
((to be vulnerable)) to be vulnerable The system is vulnerable.
((to make oneself vulnerable)) to make oneself vulnerable He makes himself vulnerable.
Similar Words
verletzlich (vulnerable), angreifbar (attackable); Antonyms: unverwundbar (invulnerable), resistent (resistant)
Etymology
From 'verwunden' (to wound) + the suffix '-bar' (-able). Literally 'wound-able'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'wound'. 'verwundbar' is the state of being able to be wounded.