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No. 6,660 in German

erkrankungen

"Erkrankungen" means "illnesses" or "diseases" in English.

In a sentence

  • Erkrankungen wie Grippe und Erkältung sind besonders im Winter häufig.

    Illnesses such as flu and colds are especially common in winter.

    used to refer to diseases or illnesses in general or as examples

  • Der Arzt untersuchte die möglichen Ursachen der Erkrankungen.

    The doctor examined the possible causes of the illnesses.

    used to emphasize the subject undergoing medical evaluation or diagnosis

  • Chronische Erkrankungen erfordern oft eine langfristige Behandlung.

    Chronic illnesses often require long-term treatment.

    used to specify the type of illnesses with an ongoing condition or need for extended care

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