German-English translation for "wehrlos"

"wehrlos" English translation

wehrlos
Adjektiv | adjective adj

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defenceless, defenseless, unarmed, helpless helpless
  • defenceless britisches Englisch | British EnglishBr
    wehrlos ohne Schutz
    wehrlos ohne Schutz
  • defenseless, unarmed, helpless amerikanisches Englisch | American EnglishUS
    wehrlos
    wehrlos
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  • helpless
    wehrlos hilflos figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    wehrlos hilflos figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
examples
It leaves them unable to defend themselves against piracy.
Sie macht sie wehrlos gegen Piraterie.
Source: Europarl
Which Western Government would stand by and let that happen in its own country?
Welcher westliche Staat würde das wehrlos über sich ergehen lassen.
Source: Europarl
The lack of respect for the rights of defenceless children is particularly repugnant.
Die fehlende Achtung der Rechte wehrloser Kinder ist besonders verachtungswürdig.
Source: Europarl
The European Union has a duty to protect its most vulnerable citizens.
Die Europäische Union hat eine Pflicht, ihre wehrlosesten Bürger zu schützen.
Source: Europarl
Second, banks are vulnerable to non-repayment.
Zweitens sind die Banken bei nicht zurückgezahlten Krediten wehrlos.
Source: News-Commentary
Hundreds of defenceless people have died in the conflict zone since the middle of January.
Seit Mitte Januar sind Hunderte von wehrlosen Menschen in der Konfliktregion ums Leben gekommen.
Source: Europarl
Great nations cannot and must not base their authority on the massacre of defenceless refugees.
Große Nationen sollten und dürfen ihre Stärke nicht auf Massaker an wehrlosen Flüchtlingen gründen.
Source: Europarl
Privatization also left poorer states and poorer communities especially vulnerable.
Die Privatisierung ließ die ärmeren Bundesstaaten und Gemeinden besonders wehrlos zurück.
Source: News-Commentary
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