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
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Memory Tip'Krankheit' is a serious 'illness', not just 'crankiness'. If you have a 'Krankheit', you're truly sick.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Er leidet an einer seltenen Krankheit.

    He suffers from a rare illness.

  2. 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..

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