der/die Krebskranke
Translation
cancer patient, person with cancer
Examples
Der Krebskranke erhält eine Chemotherapie.
The cancer patient is receiving chemotherapy.
Die Klinik hilft vielen Krebskranken.
The clinic helps many cancer patients.
Grammar Patterns
to help ((sb.)) ((j-m)) helfen The doctors help the cancer patient.
Similar Words
Patient (patient)
Etymology
From 'Krebs' (cancer) + 'krank' (sick). It's a nominalized adjective.
Memory Tips
Literally means a 'cancer-sick' person. Easy to remember by breaking it down.