der Krebskranke
Translation
cancer patient, person with cancer
Examples
Der Krebskranke erhält eine neue Therapie.
The cancer patient is receiving a new therapy.
Man unterstützt Krebskranke finanziell.
Cancer patients are supported financially.
Grammar Patterns
as a nominalized adjective (masculine): the (male) cancer patient der Krebskranke
as a nominalized adjective (feminine): the (female) cancer patient die Krebskranke
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Patient (patient), der Erkrankte (sick person)
Etymology
Composed of 'Krebs' (cancer) and 'krank' (sick). The literal translation is 'cancer-sick person'.
Memory Tips
Think of the two parts: 'Krebs' (cancer, which is also the word for 'crab') and 'krank' (sick). This makes the meaning transparent.