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cataract in German

cataract in German is Katarakt, grauer Star — cataract means a large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.

cataract in German

Katarakt
noun
A (large) waterfall, specifically one flowing over the edge of a cliff.
Katarakt
noun
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.
grauer Star
noun
(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.

What does "cataract" mean?

  1. noun A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.
    "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year."
  2. noun A clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurred vision, common in older age.
    "She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye."

cataract in a sentence

  • The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year.
  • She had surgery to remove a cataract from her left eye.
  • Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cataract" in German?

"cataract" in German is Katarakt, grauer Star. cataract means: A large waterfall, especially one that plunges over a steep drop.

How do you use "cataract" in a sentence?

Example: "The Niagara cataract draws millions of visitors every year." In German, "cataract" is Katarakt, grauer Star.

Are there other ways to say "cataract" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cataract": Katarakt, grauer Star.

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