machtlos
B2powerless
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- powerless
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machtlos in a sentence
Die machtlose Minderheit konnte nichts ändern.
The powerless minority could change nothing.
Comparative and superlative
machtlos → machtloser → am machtlosesten
Word family
machtlos is built from die Macht (power). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where machtlos comes from
Ableitung zum Substantiv Macht mit dem Derivatem (Suffix) -los
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Questions about machtlos
What is the comparative of machtlos?
machtlos → machtloser → am machtlosesten.
What does machtlos mean in English?
machtlos means "powerless". For example: "Die machtlose Minderheit konnte nichts ändern." — "The powerless minority could change nothing."
What level is machtlos in German?
machtlos is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the power & influence vocabulary.
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