die Vorerkrankungen
Translation
pre-existing conditions, previous illnesses
Examples
Menschen mit Vorerkrankungen sind eine Risikogruppe.
People with pre-existing conditions are a risk group.
Er hat mehrere Vorerkrankungen.
He has several pre-existing conditions.
Grammar Patterns
to have Vorerkrankungen to have pre-existing conditions He has several pre-existing conditions.
because of ((Vorerkrankungen)) because of pre-existing conditions The surgery was risky because of his pre-existing conditions.
Similar Words
Grunderkrankungen (underlying diseases), chronische Krankheiten (chronic illnesses)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vor-' (before, pre-) and 'Erkrankungen' (illnesses). It's the plural form of 'Vorerkrankung'.
Memory Tips
Just add the plural ending '-en' to the singular 'Vorerkrankung' to talk about multiple conditions.