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weak

का स्पष्टीकरण weak आपके स्तर पर:

When you are weak, you are not strong. You cannot lift heavy things. If you are sick, you might feel weak. It is the opposite of strong.

You use weak to describe things that break easily or people who do not have much energy. For example, 'The coffee is too weak' or 'He is feeling weak today.'

Weak is used to describe physical states, but also abstract concepts like arguments or signals. A weak argument is one that is not convincing. A weak signal means your internet connection is poor.

In this level, you will notice weak is used in many idiomatic ways. We talk about having a weak spot for someone or being the weak link in a project. It describes a lack of resilience or intensity.

At an advanced level, weak often describes structural or intellectual deficiencies. You might discuss the weak foundation of an economic policy or the weak character of a protagonist in literature. It implies a failure to withstand pressure.

Mastery of weak involves understanding its nuance in formal discourse. It can describe a weak currency in finance or a weak solution in chemistry. Historically, it implies a lack of 'will' or 'moral fiber' when used to describe character, showing the word's evolution from physical to moral domains.

weak 30 सेकंड में

  • Means lacking strength or power.
  • Used for physical health, objects, or ideas.
  • Opposite of strong.
  • Homophone of 'week'.

When we call something weak, we are usually talking about a lack of strength or power. It is a very versatile word that you will hear in many different situations. Whether you are describing a person who is feeling sick, a cup of coffee that has too much water, or an argument that doesn't make much sense, weak fits the bill.

Think of it as the opposite of strong. If a person is weak, they might struggle to lift a heavy box. If a material is weak, like a thin piece of paper, it might tear easily. It is a fundamental word in English that helps us describe the limits of physical or mental capacity.

The word weak has deep roots in Germanic history. It comes from the Old Norse word veikr, which literally meant 'pliant' or 'yielding.' It is closely related to the Old English word wican, which meant 'to give way' or 'to bend.'

Over centuries, the word evolved from describing things that were simply bendy or flexible into a broader term for anything that lacks power or resistance. It is fascinating how a word that once described a willow branch bending in the wind now describes everything from a weak signal on your phone to a weak character in a novel.

You can use weak in many contexts, but be careful with the register. In casual conversation, saying someone is 'a bit weak' is fine. However, in a professional or medical setting, you might prefer more specific terms like 'frail' or 'debilitated' if you want to sound more precise.

Common collocations include weak coffee, weak argument, and weak signal. Notice how the meaning shifts slightly depending on the noun. Weak coffee means it is diluted, while a weak argument means it is not convincing. Always look at the context to understand the exact shade of meaning!

1. Weak at the knees: Feeling overwhelmed by emotion or fear. Example: 'I felt weak at the knees when I saw the height of the cliff.'
2. A weak link: The most vulnerable part of a group. Example: 'He was the weak link in the team.'
3. Weak spot: A personal vulnerability. Example: 'Chocolate is my weak spot.'
4. Weak as a kitten: Very physically exhausted. Example: 'After the flu, I felt as weak as a kitten.'
5. Weak tea: Used to describe something unexciting or lacking substance. Example: 'That excuse was weak tea.'

The word weak is a simple adjective. It does not have a plural form because adjectives in English do not change based on the noun they describe. You can use it before a noun (e.g., 'a weak person') or after a linking verb (e.g., 'The signal is weak').

Pronunciation is straightforward: /wiːk/. It rhymes with peak, seek, leak, beak, and week. Be careful not to confuse it with week (a period of seven days); they sound exactly the same, which is a classic homophone trap!

रोचक तथ्य

It shares an ancestor with the word 'weakling'.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

ब्रिटिश wiːk

Long 'ee' sound.

अमेरिकी wiːk

Same as UK.

आम गलतियाँ

  • Confusing with week
  • Mispronouncing the 'w'
  • Shortening the 'ee'

तुकबंदी

peak seek leak beak week

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 1/5

Very easy to read.

लिखना 2/5

Simple to use.

बोलना 1/5

Common word.

श्रवण 1/5

Clear sound.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

strong sick tired

आगे सीखें

weakness weaken fragile

उन्नत

debilitated infirm tenuous

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective Placement

The weak man.

Linking Verbs

He feels weak.

Homophones

Weak vs Week.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

I am weak.

I have no strength.

Subject + verb + adjective.

2

The box is weak.

The box breaks easily.

Adjective describing a noun.

3

He is weak.

He is not strong.

Simple sentence.

4

My legs feel weak.

My legs have no power.

Linking verb feel.

5

The light is weak.

The light is not bright.

Adjective after noun.

6

She is a weak runner.

She runs slowly.

Adjective before noun.

7

This chair is weak.

It might break.

Demonstrative pronoun.

8

I feel weak today.

I have low energy.

Adverb of time.

1

The coffee is too weak.

2

He has a weak voice.

3

The bridge is weak.

4

Her argument was weak.

5

The battery is weak.

6

Don't be so weak!

7

The team is weak.

8

My memory is weak.

1

The signal is very weak here.

2

He made a weak attempt to smile.

3

The company has a weak financial position.

4

She is weak from the long illness.

5

The evidence against him is weak.

6

Don't show your weak side.

7

The structure is structurally weak.

8

He has a weak grasp of the language.

1

The government's response was criticized as weak.

2

The currency remains weak against the dollar.

3

He is a weak leader in times of crisis.

4

The plot of the movie was rather weak.

5

She has a weak spot for romantic comedies.

6

The team was the weak link in the competition.

7

Her resolve was weak, and she gave in.

8

The chemical solution is quite weak.

1

The argument relies on a weak premise.

2

His character exhibits a weak moral compass.

3

The foundation of the building is dangerously weak.

4

The economy is suffering from weak demand.

5

The defense provided a weak rebuttal.

6

The institution is showing signs of a weak internal structure.

7

The artist's latest work is a weak imitation of his earlier style.

8

The signal was too weak to be detected.

1

The poet captures the weak light of dawn perfectly.

2

The king's weak claim to the throne led to war.

3

The legislation is a weak compromise between two parties.

4

His weak protest went unnoticed by the crowd.

5

The fabric of society felt weak after the disaster.

6

The weak pulse of the engine signaled trouble.

7

She had a weak constitution and fell ill often.

8

The academic paper was dismissed for its weak methodology.

समानार्थी शब्द

frail feeble fragile powerless faint

विलोम शब्द

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

weak coffee
weak signal
weak argument
weak point
feel weak
weak currency
weak link
weak demand
weak attempt
weak heart

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"weak at the knees"

feeling faint or overwhelmed

The news made me weak at the knees.

casual

"a weak link"

the most vulnerable part

Don't be the weak link.

neutral

"weak spot"

a personal vulnerability

I have a weak spot for pizza.

casual

"weak as a kitten"

very physically tired

I felt weak as a kitten after the hike.

casual

"weak tea"

lacking substance

His apology was weak tea.

slang

"weak-willed"

lacking determination

He is too weak-willed to change.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

weak बनाम week

Homophone

Time vs Strength

The week is long; he is weak.

weak बनाम wick

Similar sound

Candle part vs Strength

The candle wick is burning.

weak बनाम woke

Similar spelling

Past tense of wake

I woke up early.

weak बनाम weakly

Adverb form

Adjective vs Adverb

He spoke weakly.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

Subject + is + weak

The bridge is weak.

A2

Subject + feels + weak

He feels weak today.

B1

Subject + has + a + weak + noun

She has a weak heart.

B2

Subject + is + weak + from + noun

He is weak from hunger.

C1

Subject + makes + someone + weak

The news makes me weak.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

weakness the state of being weak

क्रिया

weaken to make or become weak

विशेषण

weak lacking strength

संबंधित

weakling a person who is physically weak

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

8/10

औपचारिकता स्तर

frail (formal) weak (neutral) wimpy (slang)

सुझाव

💡

Memory Palace

Imagine a weak wall crumbling.
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Context Matters

Check if it refers to health or quality.
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Avoid Insults

Don't call people weak to their face.
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Adjective Rule

It never changes form.
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Long E

Stretch the E sound.
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Spelling

Don't use 'week' for strength.
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History

It meant 'pliant' long ago.
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Flashcards

Use with antonyms.
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Verb Pattern

Use 'feel' + weak.
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Professionalism

Use 'frail' instead of weak in medical contexts.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Weak starts with W, like 'Wobbly'.

दृश्य संबंध

A person trying to lift a giant weight and failing.

Word Web

strength power fragile energy

चैलेंज

Describe 3 things that are weak.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Old Norse

मूल अर्थ: Pliant or yielding

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Can be offensive if used to describe someone's character as 'weak'.

Often used in sports to describe players.

Weak as a kitten (common idiom) The Weak and the Strong (book themes)

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Health

  • feeling weak
  • weak pulse
  • weak immune system

Technology

  • weak signal
  • weak battery
  • weak connection

Work

  • weak argument
  • weak leadership
  • weak performance

Food

  • weak coffee
  • weak tea
  • weak flavor

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"What makes you feel weak?"

"Have you ever had a weak signal on your phone?"

"Do you prefer strong or weak coffee?"

"What is a common weak point for most people?"

"How do you strengthen a weak argument?"

डायरी विषय

Write about a time you felt weak.

Describe a character who is physically weak but mentally strong.

Explain why a weak foundation ruins a building.

How can someone overcome their weaknesses?

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

8 सवाल
No, they are homophones with different meanings.
Yes, but be careful as it can sound insulting.
Weakness.
Use 'weaken'.
It is neutral.
Yes, for coffee or tea.
Weakly.
Yes, to describe markets or demand.

खुद को परखो

fill blank A1

I am ___ because I am sick.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: weak

Sick people usually feel weak.

multiple choice A2

Which is the opposite of weak?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Strong

Strong is the antonym.

true false B1

A weak argument is a good argument.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: गलत

A weak argument is not convincing.

match pairs B1

Word

मतलब

सब मिल गए!

Context defines the meaning.

sentence order B2

सेंटेंस बनाने के लिए नीचे शब्दों पर टैप करो
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

The signal is very weak.

स्कोर: /5

संबंधित सामग्री

Health के और शब्द

incidance

C1

किसी चीज़ के होने की आवृत्ति या दर, खासकर बीमारी या अपराध जैसी कोई अवांछित चीज़।

treat

B1

To behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way. It also means to provide medical care for an illness or injury, or to buy or do something special for someone.

bunion

B2

A bunion is a painful, bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of the foot move out of place, causing the tip of the big toe to get pulled toward the smaller toes.

opioid

C1

ये दर्द निवारक दवाएं हैं जो दर्द से राहत देने के लिए शरीर में विशिष्ट रिसेप्टर्स पर काम करती हैं। ये नशे की लत भी पैदा कर सकती हैं।

arthritic

C1

गठिया से पीड़ित, जिसमें जोड़ों में दर्द और अकड़न होती है। इसका उपयोग उन प्रणालियों के लिए भी किया जाता है जो पुरानी और सुस्त हो गई हैं।

gym

A1

A gym is a room or building equipped for physical exercise and sports. It is a place where people go to work out, lift weights, or take fitness classes to improve their health.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

head

A1

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.

tumor

A1

An abnormal growth of body tissue that forms a mass or lump. It occurs when cells divide too much and can be either harmless (benign) or dangerous (malignant).

injection

B2

सुई और सिरिंज का इस्तेमाल करके शरीर में कोई तरल पदार्थ, खासकर दवा डालना। इसका मतलब नई चीज़, जैसे पैसा, डालना भी हो सकता है।

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