NOUN
Krankheit/ˈkʁaŋkhaɪ̯t/illness; disease; sickness
Krankheit is a German noun that means illness, disease, or sickness. It is pronounced /ˈkʁaŋkhaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Krankheiten".
Definitions
1.condition of being ill; disease or sickness(general)
a.an illness affecting a person or animal
Grippe ist eine häufige Krankheit im Winter.—Flu is a common illness in winter.
b.a general state of poor health
Zu viel Stress kann zu verschiedenen Krankheiten führen.—Too much stress can lead to various illnesses.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Krankheit | die Krankheiten |
| Genitive | der Krankheit | der Krankheiten |
| Dative | der Krankheit | den Krankheiten |
| Accusative | die Krankheit | die Krankheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Krankheit" mean in English?
- "Krankheit" means illness, disease, or sickness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Krankheit"?
- "Krankheit" is pronounced /ˈkʁaŋkhaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Krankheit" der, die, or das?
- "Krankheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Krankheit"?
- The plural of "Krankheit" is "Krankheiten".
- What part of speech is "Krankheit"?
- "Krankheit" is a noun in German.
