zuckerkrank

diabetic

Word details

German meaning
Zuckerkrank bedeutet, an Diabetes mellitus zu leiden, einer Stoffwechselerkrankung, bei der der Blutzuckerspiegel erhöht ist.
English meaning
Diabetic means suffering from diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder in which blood sugar levels are elevated.
Synonym
Diabetiker
German example
Mein Opa ist zuckerkrank und muss Insulin spritzen.
English example
My grandpa is diabetic and has to inject insulin.

Example sentences with “zuckerkrank”

  1. Er ist zuckerkrank. (He is diabetic.)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a more formal term?

Yes, the formal term is 'diabetisch'.