German Conversation · Level 94
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German word
Kranke
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁaŋkə/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)patient
Example
Der Kranke wartet auf den Arzt.
The patient is waiting for the doctor.
More examples
Am Nachmittag unterhält sich die Ärztin mit dem Kranken.
In the afternoon, the doctor talks to the patient.
Core concept
A sick person is waiting for medical attention, with the focus on the person's condition rather than on a professional patient role.
Common phrases
den Kranken versorgen
look after the patient
die Kranken aufnehmen
admit the patients
mit dem Kranken sprechen
talk to the patient
Similar words
Patient: A person receiving examination or treatment in a medical setting.
Erkrankter: A person affected by an illness.
Definition in German
Jemand, der krank ist; im Sprachgebrauch oft eine Person, die medizinisch versorgt wird.
Word origin
Kranke is the nominalized form of the adjective krank, 'ill', and krank goes back to Old High German kranc.
Usage tips
- As a nominalized adjective, Kranke is capitalized and takes adjective endings: der Kranke, die Kranke, and die Kranken.
Other meanings
- sick personnoun
Opposites
- Gesundehealthy personnoun
Related words
- Krankenpflegenursing carenoun
- Krankenhaushospitalnoun