der Brustkrebs
Translation
breast cancer
Examples
Die Früherkennung von Brustkrebs ist sehr wichtig.
Early detection of breast cancer is very important.
Sie kämpft mutig gegen den Brustkrebs.
She is bravely fighting against breast cancer.
Grammar Patterns
der Brustkrebs ((as subject)) breast cancer is... Der Brustkrebs ist eine ernste Krankheit.
den Brustkrebs ((as accusative object)) to research breast cancer Er erforscht den Brustkrebs.
gegen den Brustkrebs ((with preposition)) to fight against breast cancer Sie kämpft gegen den Brustkrebs.
Similar Words
Lungenkrebs (lung cancer), Hautkrebs (skin cancer)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Brust' (breast) and 'Krebs' (cancer). 'Krebs' originally means 'crab', likening the disease's spread to a crab's legs.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Brust' is breast, and 'Krebs' is cancer. It's a very literal and direct compound word.