No. 1,307 in Dutch
kwetsbaar
Vulnerable.
In a sentence
Een kwetsbaar persoon heeft meer bescherming nodig.
A vulnerable person needs more protection.
In this sentence, 'kwetsbaar' refers to a person who is susceptible to harm or in need of assistance, emphasizing the adjective's meaning related to vulnerability in a personal context.
De kwetsbare biodiversiteit wordt bedreigd door vervuiling.
The fragile biodiversity is threatened by pollution.
Here, 'kwetsbaar' is used to describe biodiversity as fragile and easily affected by external factors, linking the term to environmental fragility and susceptibility.
Het glaswerk was erg kwetsbaar en moest voorzichtig worden verhuisd.
The glassware was very delicate and needed to be handled carefully during the move.
In this instance, 'kwetsbaar' indicates that the glassware is physically fragile, expressing the adjective's application to tangible objects prone to damage or breakage.
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