krank
sick, ill
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/kʁaŋk/
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Cultural Note
In Germany, when you call in sick ('sich krankmelden'), you typically need a doctor's note ('Krankschreibung') after three days. Employees receive full pay for up to six weeks of illness. The system reflects Germany's strong worker protections.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich bin krank und bleibe heute zu Hause.
I am sick and staying home today.
Er wurde letzte Woche krank.
He got sick last week.
Sie pflegt ihren kranken Mann.
She is caring for her sick husband.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | krank |
| comparative | kränker |
| predicative | krank |
| superlative | am kränksten |