fatigue

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand extremer körperlicher oder geistiger Müdigkeit, Erschöpfung oder Kraftlosigkeit bezeichnet, der durch Anstrengung, Krankheit oder Stress verursacht wird; auch Materialermüdung.

A noun referring to a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness, exhaustion, or weariness resulting from exertion, illness, or stress.

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1. Physical or mental exhaustionB1formalmedical

   Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

   Erschöpfung

   • Chronic fatigue can be a symptom of several medical conditions.
   • After the long hike, she was overcome with fatigue.
   • Mental fatigue often impairs concentration and decision-making.

   Synonymedebilityenervationexhaustionfaintnesslassitudelethargyprostrationtirednessweaknessweariness

   Antonymealertnessenergyfreshnessvigorvitality

2. Material weaknessC1formaltechnical

   Weakness in materials, especially metals, caused by repeated stress or strain.

   Materialermüdung

   • The bridge collapsed due to metal fatigue in the support beams.
   • Engineers test aircraft parts for signs of fatigue.
   • Repeated bending can cause fatigue in the wire.

3. Military work uniformB2formal

   The everyday uniform worn by soldiers for work or field duties.

   Feldanzug

   • The soldiers were dressed in their combat fatigues.
   • He wore his fatigue uniform to the training exercise.
   • Fatigues are designed for durability and comfort in the field.

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden stark zu ermüden oder zu erschöpfen, oder ein Material durch wiederholte Beanspruchung zu schwächen.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become extremely tired or exhausted, or to weaken a material through repeated stress.

1. Cause tirednessB2formal

   To make someone extremely tired, either physically or mentally.

   Ermüden

   • The long journey fatigued the travelers.
   • Repetitive tasks can fatigue the mind quickly.
   • The intense workout fatigued his muscles.

   Synonymedrainenervateexhaustjadetaxtirewear outweary

   Antonymeenergizeenliveninvigoraterechargerefreshrejuvenaterevitalizestimulate

2. Weaken materialC1formaltechnical

   To cause a material to become weak or fail due to repeated stress or use.

   Material ermüden

   • Constant vibration can fatigue the metal components.
   • The bridge was fatigued by years of heavy traffic.
   • Engineers test how much stress a material can withstand before it fatigues.

   Synonymeweaken