fragile
Translation
fragile, delicate, brittle
Examples
Das Glas ist sehr fragile.
The glass is very fragile.
Ihre Gesundheit ist nach der Operation noch fragile.
Her health is still fragile after the operation.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) + to be + fragile ... is fragile The glass is very fragile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zerbrechlich, zart; Antonyms: robust, stabil
Etymology
From Latin 'fragilis' (breakable), from 'frangere' (to break). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'fragile'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English word 'fragile', making it easy to remember.