der Krankheitsfall
Translation
cases of illness
Examples
Die Zahl der Krankheitsfälle steigt.
The number of cases of illness is increasing.
In diesem Winter gab es viele Krankheitsfälle.
There were many cases of illness this winter.
Grammar Patterns
the number of cases of illness ((rises/falls)) die Zahl der Krankheitsfälle steigt/sinkt The number of cases of illness is slowly falling.
Similar Words
die Erkrankung (illness/disease)
Etymology
Composed of 'Krankheit' (illness) + 's' (linking element) + 'Fälle' (cases). Literally 'illness cases'.
Memory Tips
A compound word. Think of it as a 'case' ('Fall') of 'illness' ('Krankheit'). The input 'Krankheitsfälle' is the plural form.