English · Word Candidate

weak

/wi(ː)k/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: weaker · weakest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiếu sức mạnh hoặc khả năng

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Adjective

The child was too weak to move the boulder.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không thể chịu được trọng lượng, áp lực hoặc căng thẳng lớn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

a weak timber; a weak rope

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “weak” mean?

Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

Is “weak” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.