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krank

sick

Meaning of krank

ill or having a health problem

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German/kʁaŋk/
sick
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krank with English translation

krank usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Meine Schwester ist heute krank.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wenn du krank bist, bleib zu Hause.

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krank belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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krank synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between krank / erkrankt / unwohl / leidend / verrückt / genial

E
🇩🇪German
erkrankt

Neutral to slightly formal: means “fallen ill” or “sick with a disease.” It emphasizes the state of being affected by an illness.

A1Often
U
🇩🇪German
unwohl

Means “feeling unwell” or “not feeling well.” It does not necessarily imply a serious illness; it often describes general discomfort.

A1Very Often
L
🇩🇪German
leidend

Neutral and somewhat formal: means “suffering” or “affected by an illness.” It often suggests a longer or more serious condition.

A1Often
V
🇩🇪German
verrückt

Informal: means “crazy” or “mad.” As a synonym of “krank,” it is used figuratively, not for physical illness.

A1Often
G
🇩🇪German
genial

Informal and positive: means “brilliant” or “great.” This is a figurative meaning and has nothing to do with illness.

A1Very Often
C
🇩🇪German
cool

Very informal and positive: means “cool” or “nice.” It is slangy praise and not related to health.

A1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
gesundheitlich angeschlagen

Neutral and somewhat formal: means “in poor health” or “physically weakened.” It often refers to a general weak condition.

A1Rarely

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krank means sick. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce krank

/kʁaŋk/

krank translation

sick

krank examples

Meine Schwester ist heute krank.

krank transcription

/kʁaŋk/

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krank meaning: what does it mean?

krank oder mit einem Gesundheitsproblem

krank pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

krank is pronounced as /kʁaŋk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

krank definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Meine Schwester ist heute krank. Translation: Моя сестра сегодня больна.

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