fragil
Translation
fragile, delicate, brittle
Examples
Das Glas ist sehr fragil.
The glass is very fragile.
Ihre Gesundheit ist fragil.
Her health is fragile.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) as predicate Describes the state of something being fragile. Das Glas ist fragil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zerbrechlich (breakable), zart (delicate); Antonyms: robust, stabil (stable).
Etymology
From Latin 'fragilis' (breakable).
Memory Tips
Sounds almost identical to the English 'fragile'. Imagine handling a fragile package marked 'FRAGIL'.