die Erkrankungen
Translation
illnesses, diseases, sicknesses, ailments
Examples
Chronische Erkrankungen sind ein Problem.
Chronic illnesses are a problem.
Die Zahl der Erkrankungen steigt.
The number of illnesses is increasing.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from sth.dat ((from an illness)) Er leidet an einer schweren Erkrankung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Krankheiten, die Leiden
Etymology
From the verb 'erkranken' (to fall ill). Prefix 'er-' (becoming) + 'krank' (sick) + noun suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'er-' prefix as indicating the start of a process. 'Er-krank-ung' is the state or process of becoming sick.