die Schwachstellen
Translation
weaknesses, vulnerabilities, weak spots, flaws
Examples
Die Analyse deckte einige Schwachstellen auf.
The analysis revealed some weaknesses.
Wir müssen die Schwachstellen im System beheben.
We have to fix the vulnerabilities in the system.
Grammar Patterns
to uncover/find ((Schwachstellen)) to uncover/find weaknesses The test uncovered several weaknesses.
to fix/eliminate ((Schwachstellen)) to fix/eliminate weaknesses It's important to eliminate the weaknesses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Mängel (defects), die Defizite (deficits); Antonyms: die Stärken (strengths)
Etymology
Composed of 'schwach' (weak) and 'Stelle' (place, spot). Literally means 'weak spot'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a weak spot in a suit of armor or a security vulnerability in a system.