der Diabetes
Translation
diabetes
Examples
Er hat Diabetes Typ 2.
He has type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes erfordert eine spezielle Diät.
Diabetes requires a special diet.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) Er leidet an Diabetes.
to have ((sth.)) Er hat Diabetes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zuckerkrankheit (sugar sickness)
Etymology
From Greek 'diabētēs' (a siphon), from 'diabainein' (to pass through), referring to excessive urination.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'diet' one must follow for 'Diabetes'. The words sound similar.