die Erkrankung, -en
disease · illness
Ein Zustand, bei dem man krank ist und der Körper oder die Seele nicht gesund ist.
The German word "Erkrankung" is a noun meaning "illness" or "disease".
It is made up of:
- Krank (meaning "sick" or "ill")
- The prefix Er- (which forms nouns related to the process or result of the root verb or adjective)
- The suffix -ung (which forms nouns, often abstract nouns related to actions or states)
So, "Erkrankung" literally refers to the state or process of becoming sick.
Similar words:
- Krankheit (illness, sickness)
- Leiden (suffering, ailment)
- Infektion (infection)
Difference:
- Krankheit is a more general term for illness.
- Erkrankung often emphasizes the onset or process of falling ill.
- Infektion is specific to infectious diseases.
- Leiden focuses more on the experience of suffering or pain.
In summary, "Erkrankung" highlights the state or event of becoming ill, rather than just the condition itself.
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Examples
Die Erkrankung breitet sich schnell aus.noun
The disease is spreading quickly.
Eine Erkrankung kann sehr plötzlich auftreten.noun
An illness can occur very suddenly.
Kinder werden gegen die Erkrankung geimpft.noun
Children are vaccinated against the illness.
Wegen ihrer Erkrankung kann sie heute nicht arbeiten.noun
Because of her illness, she cannot work today.
Der Arzt hat die Erkrankung früh erkannt.noun
The doctor detected the illness early.
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