A2Vocabulary
Krankheit
illness, disease
In German
Krankheit
ˈkʁaŋkhaɪ̯t
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
crankiness
In English means: "the quality or state of being irritable or bad-tempered"
Actually means
Krankheit
illness, disease
Memory Tip'Krankheit' is a serious 'illness', not just 'crankiness'. If you have a 'Krankheit', you're truly sick.
Example Sentences
- 1
Er leidet an einer seltenen Krankheit.
He suffers from a rare illness.
- 2
Die Krankheit breitete sich schnell aus.
The disease spread quickly.
FAQ
How do you say "illness, disease" in German?
"illness, disease" in German is "Krankheit" (ˈkʁaŋkhaɪ̯t). Example: Er leidet an einer seltenen Krankheit..