krank

kranker · am kranksten

Based on: *ger-

sick

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Check "krank" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"krank" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

My Articles

Craft vs Kraft – False Friends Explained

We'll take a look at the false friends "craft" and "Kraft" and how they got so confusing. And we'll explore the family of "Kraft" a bit and learn cool new words.

Vocab: die Kraft, kräftig, die Stärke, die Schwerkraft, KFZ

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Word of the Day – “die Eifersucht”

Jealousy and envy - they're not nice feelings, but we all know them. Today, we'll learn the words in German and uncover some really surprising family ties.

Vocab: die Eifersucht, die Sucht, die Seuche, der Eifer, der Neid, neidisch

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How many meanings does the German word 'krank' have?

krank has 1 distinct meaning: 1. sick.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'krank'?

comparative: kranker / superlative: am kranksten

What is 'krank' related to?

The word 'krank' is related to *ger-.

Where can I learn more about 'krank'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'krank':

Craft vs Kraft – False Friends Explained
We'll take a look at the false friends "craft" and "Kraft" and how they got so confusing. And we'll explore the family of "Kraft" a bit and learn cool new words.
Vocab: die Kraft, kräftig, die Stärke, die Schwerkraft, KFZ
Read article

Word of the Day – “die Eifersucht”
Jealousy and envy - they're not nice feelings, but we all know them. Today, we'll learn the words in German and uncover some really surprising family ties.
Vocab: die Eifersucht, die Sucht, die Seuche, der Eifer, der Neid, neidisch
Read article