weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
Engels
~ 2100
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is weak
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
Synoniemen
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
Antoniemen
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
Woordcombinaties
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
Thema's
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
Voorbeelden
- After the flu, she felt too weak to stand.
- He was weak from hunger and exhaustion.
- The patient is still too weak to walk alone.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I feel weak after running.
- He is too weak to lift the box.
- My legs are weak today.
adjective
B1
property
2
Lacking determination or courage
Not able to make strong decisions or show courage.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is weak
Synoniemen
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
Antoniemen
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
Woordcombinaties
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
Thema's
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- He was too weak to stand up to his boss.
- They accused the leader of being weak in negotiations.
- She is not weak; she just chooses kindness.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is weak and cannot say no.
- The man is too weak to fight back.
- I am not weak. I can do it.
adjective
A2
property
3
Not strong in force or effect
Not strong or powerful.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is weak
Synoniemen
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
Antoniemen
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
Woordcombinaties
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
Thema's
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The flashlight's beam was weak.
- We received only a weak signal from the radio tower.
- The medicine had a weak effect on the symptoms.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The light is weak in this room.
- I hear a weak sound from far away.
- The phone has a weak signal here.
adjective
B1
property
4
Poor in quality or effectiveness
Not very good, strong, or effective.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is weak
Synoniemen
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
Antoniemen
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
Woordcombinaties
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
Thema's
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
Voorbeelden
- The lawyer gave a weak defense of his client.
- Her essay was well-written but had a weak conclusion.
- That's a weak excuse for being late.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The story is weak and boring.
- He gave a weak answer to the question.
- The team played a weak game.
adjective
A2
property
5
Lacking strong flavor or concentration
Not having much taste or not strong in flavor.
Gebruikspatroon:
[drink/food] is weak
Synoniemen
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
Antoniemen
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
Woordcombinaties
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
Thema's
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
weak (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
go weak at the knees
1/ɡˈoʊ wˈik ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
idiom
informal
Feel shaky from emotion or attraction
To feel your legs shake because you are afraid, nervous, or in love.
Voorbeelden
- She went weak at the knees when she saw him smile.
- Public speaking makes me go weak at the knees.
on weak ground
1/ˈɔn wˈik ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
In a poorly supported position
To be in a situation where your reasons are not strong enough.
Voorbeelden
- Legally, they are on weak ground with this claim.
- He realized he was on weak ground and changed the subject.
weak link
1/wˈik lˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
Least strong part of group/system
The person or thing in a group that is not as good as the others and may cause problems.
Voorbeelden
- The goalkeeper was the team's weak link.
- A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
weak point
1/wˈik pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Area of least strength or ability
A part of something that is not good or strong.
Voorbeelden
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.