English–German

“sick” in German

German

Alsoübel

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁaŋk/

Example

Der kranke Schüler fehlt heute.

The sick student is absent today.

Illustration for krank (sick)

How to say “sick” in German

“Sick” in German is krank.

A person whose body is unwell and lacks the strength for normal activity, often needing rest.

Full entry for krank: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with krank

Ich fühle mich krank.

I feel sick.

Tips for using krank

  • In attributive use, the adjective takes an ending, as in "der kranke Schüler", but after "sein" it stays unchanged, as in "Der Schüler ist krank".

Other German words for “sick”

Mir ist übel.

I feel sick.

“sick” in other languages