schwindsüchtig

consumptive; tubercular; sickly

English translations

  1. 01

    lightheaded

Word details

German meaning
Schwindsüchtig bedeutet, an Tuberkulose erkrankt zu sein; veraltet.
English meaning
Consumptive, tuberculous
Synonym
tuberkulös
German example
Der Patient war schwindsüchtig und musste behandelt werden.
English example
The patient was consumptive and needed to be treated.

Example sentences with “schwindsüchtig”

  1. Er sah nach all den Jahren sehr schwindsüchtig aus. (He looked very consumptive after all those years.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schwindsüchtig' a common adjective in modern German?

No, 'schwindsüchtig' is an archaic or literary term referring to tuberculosis patients. In modern medical contexts, 'tuberkulös' is used.