Erkrankung

dieNoun

illness, disease, medical condition

English translations

  1. 01

    disease

  2. 02

    ailment

  3. 03

    illness

Word details

German meaning
Ein Zustand, in dem der Körper oder Geist nicht gesund ist.
English meaning
Illness, disease
Synonym
Krankheit, Leiden
German example
Die Erkrankung wurde rechtzeitig erkannt.
English example
The illness was recognized in time.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Erkrankung
Plural Form
die Erkrankungen

Example sentences with “Erkrankung”

  1. Die Erkrankung wurde früh erkannt. (The illness was detected early.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Erkrankung' feminine or masculine in German?

'Erkrankung' is a feminine noun (die Erkrankung). It is derived from the verb 'erkranken' and typically refers to a specific instance of falling ill.