die Anfälligkeit
Translation
susceptibility, vulnerability, proneness
Examples
Seine Anfälligkeit für Erkältungen ist hoch.
His susceptibility to colds is high.
Die Anfälligkeit des Systems für Angriffe wurde analysiert.
The system's vulnerability to attacks was analyzed.
Grammar Patterns
Anfälligkeit für+4 ((sth.)) susceptibility to sth. His susceptibility to stress is well-known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Empfindlichkeit, Vulnerabilität; Antonyms: Widerstandsfähigkeit, Immunität, Resistenz
Etymology
From the adjective 'anfällig' (susceptible) + the noun-forming suffix '-keit'. 'Anfällig' itself comes from 'anfallen' (to befall, attack).
Memory Tips
Think of something 'falling' ('fallen') 'onto' ('an') you, like an illness. The '-keit' suffix turns it into a quality or state.