German Conversation · Level 147
30 words
German word
diagnostizieren
Pronunciation
IPA/diagnɔstiˈtsiːʁən/
Meaning
- verbdiagnose
Example
Man muss die Krankheit früh diagnostizieren können.
It must be possible to diagnose the disease early.
More examples
Der Radiologe konnte den Tumor anhand der Bilder diagnostizieren.
The radiologist was able to diagnose the tumor based on the images.
Core concept
A clinician or technician examines clues and identifies the specific illness or fault behind them.
Common phrases
eine Erkrankung diagnostizieren
diagnose an illness
einen Tumor diagnostizieren
diagnose a tumor
richtig diagnostizieren
diagnose correctly
Similar words
feststellen: Establishing a fact or cause based on observation or test results.
herausfinden: Discovering a cause or answer by investigating clues or information.
untersuchen: Examining a body or object closely for its condition or abnormalities.
erkennen: Recognizing a presence or identity from visible signs or symptoms.
Definition in German
Etwas, meist eine Erkrankung oder einen technischen Fehler, durch gezielte Untersuchung als konkrete Ursache oder Krankheit identifizieren.
Word origin
German diagnostizieren comes through the international medical vocabulary from Greek diágnosis, meaning distinguishing or recognizing through examination.
Usage tips
- Diagnostizieren is a formal, specialist-sounding verb, while feststellen is often more natural for stating a finding in general contexts.