German Word · Intermediate
erkranken
to fall ill, to sicken
Pronunciation: [ʔɛɐ̯ˈkʁaŋkn̩]
Meaning
to fall ill, to sicken
Example
an Grippe erkrankt sein
to have the flu
Practice tips
- Practice erkranken out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.