NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Symptomdie Symptome
Genitivedes Symptomsder Symptome
Dativedem Symptomden Symptomen
Accusativedas Symptomdie 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.

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