This is the 1307th most frequent Dutch word.
kwetsbaar
Vulnerable.
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.
Een kwetsbaar persoon heeft meer bescherming nodig.
A vulnerable person needs more protection.
Here, 'kwetsbaar' is used to describe biodiversity as fragile and easily affected by external factors, linking the term to environmental fragility and susceptibility.
De kwetsbare biodiversiteit wordt bedreigd door vervuiling.
The fragile biodiversity is threatened by pollution.
In this instance, 'kwetsbaar' indicates that the glassware is physically fragile, expressing the adjective's application to tangible objects prone to damage or breakage.