die Symptome
Translation
symptoms
Examples
Welche Symptome haben Sie?
What symptoms do you have?
Fieber ist ein typisches Symptom für die Krankheit.
Fever is a typical symptom of the illness.
Grammar Patterns
to have symptoms ((of sth.)) to have symptoms ((of sth.)) He has the typical symptoms of the flu.
to show symptoms to show symptoms The patient no longer shows any symptoms.
Similar Words
sign, indication, manifestation
Etymology
From Greek 'symptōma' (a happening, accident), from 'syn-' (together) + 'piptein' (to fall). Things that 'fall together' with an illness.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English 'symptom'. Think of a 'symphony' of bodily signs that indicate an illness.