Schwach und zerbrechlich, besonders durch Alter oder Krankheit.
Weak and delicate, especially from age or illness.
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Der gebrechliche alte Mann ging langsam. — The frail old man walked slowly.
Der frail alte Mann ging langsam mit einem Stock. — The frail old man walked slowly with a cane.
Sie ist zu schwach, um das Angebot abzulehnen. — She is too frail to resist the offer.
Meine Großmutter ist diesen Winter schwächer geworden. — My grandmother has grown frail this winter.
Könntest du dieser frailen Frau helfen, die Straße zu überqueren? — Could you help that frail woman cross the street?
Kann er in seinen Entscheidungen so schwach sein? — Can he be so frail in his decisions?
Ist er zu gebrechlich, um alleine zu reisen? — Is he too frail to travel alone?
Ihre fragile Gesundheit hindert sie am Reisen. — Her frail health prevents her from traveling.
Es ist wichtig, im Charakter nicht schwach zu sein. — It's important not to be frail in character.
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