Volkskrankheit
dieNounwidespread disease, common disease
English translations
- 01
common disease
- 02
widespread illness
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Volkskrankheit ist eine Krankheit, die in der Bevölkerung weit verbreitet ist.
- English meaning
- Common disease
- Synonym
- Epidemie
- German example
- Diabetes ist eine weit verbreitete Volkskrankheit.
- English example
- Diabetes is a common disease.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Volkskrankheit
- Plural Form
- die Volkskrankheiten
Example sentences with “Volkskrankheit”
Rückenschmerzen sind eine echte Volkskrankheit. (Back pain is a common disease.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Volk' mean here?
It refers to the population/people, implying the disease is common among the general public.