die Verletzlichkeit
Translation
vulnerability, susceptibility, fragility
Examples
Er hat Angst, seine Verletzlichkeit zu zeigen.
He is afraid to show his vulnerability.
Die Verletzlichkeit des Systems wurde aufgedeckt.
The vulnerability of the system was exposed.
Grammar Patterns
the vulnerability ((of sth.)) The vulnerability of computer systems is well-known.
((sb's)) vulnerability to show one's vulnerability
Similar Words
Empfindlichkeit (sensitivity), Schwäche (weakness); Antonyms: Stärke (strength), Unverwundbarkeit (invulnerability)
Etymology
From 'verletzen' (to injure) + '-lich' (adjective suffix, '-able') + '-keit' (noun suffix, '-ness'). Literally 'injure-able-ness'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'verletzen' (to hurt) -> 'verletzlich' (hurtable/vulnerable) -> 'Verletzlichkeit' (the state of being hurtable/vulnerability).