No. 4,467 in German
kranken
"Kranken" is a verb meaning "to ail" or "to be unwell."
In a sentence
Der kranke Mann liegt im Bett.
The sick man is lying in bed.
Adjective describing the state of health of the subject, the man.
Er krankt an einer schweren Krankheit.
He is suffering from a serious illness.
Verb indicating the action of being unwell or affected by illness.
Das kranken von der Brücke war deutlich sichtbar.
The sagging of the bridge was clearly visible.
Noun derived from the verb, describing a characteristic related to the object's status or condition.
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