der Tinnitus
Translation
tinnitus, ringing in the ears
Examples
Er leidet seit Jahren an Tinnitus.
He has been suffering from tinnitus for years.
Der laute Knall verursachte einen Tinnitus.
The loud bang caused tinnitus.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) Er leidet an Tinnitus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ohrensausen, Ohrgeräusch (ear rushing, ear noise).
Etymology
From Latin 'tinnītus' (a ringing). It's an international medical term.
Memory Tips
The word 'Tinnitus' itself sounds like a tiny, tinny ringing sound, which is what the condition is.