die Angina
Translation
tonsillitis, angina, sore throat
Examples
Ich habe eine schlimme Angina.
I have a bad case of tonsillitis.
Der Arzt hat eine Angina diagnostiziert.
The doctor diagnosed tonsillitis.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((an)) Angina to have tonsillitis She has a bad angina.
Similar Words
die Mandelentzündung (tonsillitis), die Halsentzündung (sore throat)
Etymology
From Latin 'angina' (quinsy, choking), related to 'angere' (to choke, squeeze). It's an international medical term.
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'angina'. Think of the 'anguish' and 'anxious' feeling of a tight, sore throat.