German Word · Advanced
Erkrankung
the act or process of falling ill
Pronunciation: /ɛrˈkraŋkʊŋ/
Meaning
the act or process of falling ill
Example
[...] und manche beglückwünschten ihn zu seiner Genesung in so scherzhaftem Ton, als hätten sie seine Erkrankung nie recht ernst genommen.
… and some congratulated him on his recovery in such a jocular tone that it seemed they had never taken his illness quite seriously.
Practice tips
- Practice Erkrankung 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 advanced-level learners.