English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Cancer in German

Cancer in German is Krebs — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

Cancer in German

Krebs
proper noun
Krebs
noun
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

What does "Cancer" mean?

  1. noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
    "Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer."
  2. noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
    "Corruption became a cancer within the organisation."
  3. noun The zodiac sign of the crab, covering birthdays from late June to late July.
    "As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

Cancer in a sentence

  • Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer.
  • Researchers are developing new treatments for lung cancer.
  • Corruption became a cancer within the organisation.
  • As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Cancer" in German?

"Cancer" in German is Krebs. Cancer means: A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

How do you use "Cancer" in a sentence?

Example: "Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer." In German, "Cancer" is Krebs.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.