Symptom/zʏmpˈtoːm/symptom; sign (of illness); indicator
Symptom is a German noun that means symptom, sign (of illness), or indicator. It is pronounced /zʏmpˈtoːm/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Symptome".
Definitions
1.an indication of a disease or medical condition(medicine, health)
a.observable physical or psychological effect or sign of illness
Fieber ist ein häufiges Symptom bei einer Grippe.—Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
b.subjective complaint of a patient
Der Patient klagte über Symptome wie Kopfschmerzen und Schwindel.—The patient complained of symptoms such as headaches and dizziness.
2.an indication or sign of a problematic situation(figurative, general)
a.sign that reveals the existence of a problem
Die hohe Arbeitslosigkeit ist ein Symptom für wirtschaftliche Probleme.—High unemployment is a symptom of economic problems.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Symptom | die Symptome |
| Genitive | des Symptoms | der Symptome |
| Dative | dem Symptom | den Symptomen |
| Accusative | das Symptom | die Symptome |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Symptom" mean in English?
- "Symptom" means symptom, sign (of illness), or indicator. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Symptom"?
- "Symptom" is pronounced /zʏmpˈtoːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Symptom" der, die, or das?
- "Symptom" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Symptom"?
- The plural of "Symptom" is "Symptome".
- What part of speech is "Symptom"?
- "Symptom" is a noun in German.
