vulnerable

ˈvʌlnr̩əbl̩
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Translation of vulnerable into German

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Adjective

1.

susceptible to harm

capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
verletzlich verwundbar
  • She felt vulnerable standing alone in the dark alley..Sie fühlte sich verletzlich, als sie allein in der dunklen Gasse stand
2.

medical

prone to diseases or health issues
  • Elderly people are vulnerable to the flu.Ältere Menschen sind anfällig für die Grippe.
3.

technology

TECH.
susceptible to cyber attacks or viruses
TECH.
  • The outdated software is vulnerable to hackers.Die veraltete Software ist anfällig für Hacker.
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Expressions with vulnerable: examples in English and translations in German

verwundbare Stelle
The knight protected his vulnerable spot with a shield.
wirtschaftlich verwundbar
Rising prices made many retired people economically vulnerable.

Synonyms and analogies of vulnerable in English

Examples of vulnerable in a sentence

  • His injury left him vulnerable to further complications.
  • Children with weak immune systems are vulnerable to infections.
  • Patients recovering from surgery are often vulnerable to complications.
  • The new app is vulnerable to malware.
  • Their network is vulnerable to cyber threats.

Translations of "vulnerable" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
anfälligadj.

Stress can sometimes dampen the immune reaction, leaving the body vulnerable.

Stress kann manchmal die Immunreaktion schwächen und den Körper anfällig machen.

gefährdetadj.

Children are particularly vulnerable if drivers underestimate their stopping distance.

Kinder sind besonders gefährdet, wenn Fahrer ihren Bremsweg unterschätzen.

verletzlichadj.

He could easily dodge topics that made him feel vulnerable.

Er konnte Themen, die ihn verletzlich machten, leicht umgehen.

verwundbaradj.

Putting all your eggs in one basket makes your retirement plan vulnerable.

Alle Eier in einen Korb zu legen, macht deinen Ruhestandsplan verwundbar.

empfindlichadj.

Sensitive skin is very vulnerable and can become irritated or red easily.

Empfindliche Haut ist sehr empfindlich und kann leicht gereizt oder gerötet werden.

angreifbaradj.

He wears his feelings on his sleeve, which sometimes makes him vulnerable at work.

Er trägt das Herz auf der Zunge, was ihn bei der Arbeit manchmal angreifbar macht.

verletzbaradj.

They are tough shortrange fighters but vulnerable by distance fighting weapons.

Sie sind starke Nahkämpfer, jedoch verletzbar durch Fernkampf Waffen.

ungeschütztadj.

She forgot to lock up the devices, leaving them vulnerable.

Sie vergaß, die Geräte abzuschließen, wodurch sie ungeschützt blieben.

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vulnerable: Examples and translations in context

Inbreeding has created a vulnerable gene pool in that community.

Inzucht hat in dieser Gemeinschaft zu einem anfälligen Genpool geführt.

Shampoo was developed especially for vulnerable for itching and flaking scalp.

Shampoo wurde speziell für anfällige für Juckreiz und Schuppen Kopfhaut entwickelt.

Moreover, this wood is fixed, making it less vulnerable.

Dieses Holz ist auch fixiert, wodurch es weniger anfällig ist.

Many older homes lack a lightning rod, making them vulnerable during thunderstorms.

Viele ältere Häuser haben keinen Blitzableiter, was sie bei Gewittern anfällig macht.

The first one was conceivable, but also technically more vulnerable.

Die erste war zwar versenkbar, aber auch dadurch technisch anfälliger.

It certainly leaves your computer vulnerable for attacks from malicious programs.

Es hinterlässt sicherlich Ihr Computer anfällig für Angriffe durch bösartige Programme.

Pet dander is an irritant that can exacerbate asthma symptoms in vulnerable individuals.

Tierhaare sind ein Reizstoff, der Asthmasymptome bei anfälligen Personen verschlimmern kann.

Chronic stress can take a toll on your immune system, making you more vulnerable.

Chronischer Stress kann dein Immunsystem beeinträchtigen und dich anfälliger machen.

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