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/ˈdeβil/

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Translation

weak

Word origin

From Latin debilis ('weak, frail'), the same root that gives English 'debilitate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
debilis
English cognates
debilitate, debility

Grammar

Masc pluraldébiles

Examples

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The boy was very weak after the illness.

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The phone signal is weak in this house.

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His arms were too weak to open the door.

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The sunlight was very weak that morning.

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Do not feel weak for asking for help.

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This word is part of lesson 24.