English–German
“illness” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁaŋkhaɪ̯t/
Example
Im Winter gibt es viele Krankheiten.
There are many illnesses in winter.
How to say “illness” in German
“Illness” in German is Krankheit.
A body or mind whose normal functions are disrupted by an illness.
Example sentences with Krankheit
Nach der Reise litt er kurz an einer Krankheit, erholte sich aber schnell.
After the trip, he suffered from an illness for a short time but recovered quickly.
Tips for using Krankheit
- Krankheit is feminine, so its basic forms are die Krankheit and die Krankheiten.
Other German words for “illness”
Viele Erkrankungen sind ansteckend.
Many illnesses are contagious.