krank
Translation
ill, sick, unwell
Examples
Ich bin heute leider krank.
Unfortunately, I am ill today.
Er hat sich krankgemeldet.
He called in sick.
Sie ist krank vor Sorge.
She is sick with worry.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is ill/sick My brother is ill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unwohl (unwell), unpässlich (indisposed); Antonyms: gesund (healthy), fit
Etymology
From Old High German 'kranc', meaning 'weak, feeble'. Related to the English word 'crank' in its sense of being twisted or not right.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'cranky' person who is feeling ill. The words are distantly related.