No. 11,102 in German
schwächephase
A "schwächephase" is a phase of weakness or a temporary period of reduced performance or strength.
In a sentence
Nach einer langen Schwächephase kehrte die Energie des Teams zurück.
After a long weak phase, the team's energy returned.
Here, 'Schwächephase' refers to a period of reduced energy or effectiveness.
Das Projekt geriet in eine Schwächephase, aber es wurde letztendlich erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
The project went through a phase of weakness but was ultimately completed successfully.
In this context, 'Schwächephase' denotes a problematic period during which progress slowed.
Klaus hat während seiner Schwächephase viel Unterstützung von seinen Freunden bekommen.
Klaus received a lot of support from his friends during his weak phase.
Here, 'Schwächephase' describes a time of personal difficulty or vulnerability.
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