die Gicht
Translation
gout
Examples
Mein Onkel leidet an Gicht.
My uncle suffers from gout.
Gicht ist eine schmerzhafte Krankheit.
Gout is a painful disease.
Grammar Patterns
an ((et3)) leiden to suffer from sth. My uncle suffers from gout.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arthritis urica; Related terms: rheumatism, arthritis
Etymology
From Old High German 'giht', meaning 'seizure' or 'convulsion'. It originally referred to various ailments before specifying this type of arthritis.
Memory Tips
The sound 'Gicht' is somewhat harsh, which you can associate with the sharp pain of the disease.