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ill in German

ill in German is krank, siech, übel — ill means unwell or in poor health; sick.

ill in German

krank
adj
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
siech
adj
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
übel
adj
Nauseated; having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]
schlecht
adj
Nauseated; having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]
Übel
noun
A physical ailment; an illness.

What does "ill" mean?

  1. adjective Unwell or in poor health; sick.
    "She stayed home from work because she felt ill."
  2. adjective Bad, harmful, or unfavourable.
    "The decision had some unexpected ill effects on morale."
  3. adverb Badly or imperfectly.
    "The plan was ill conceived from the very start."
  4. noun A problem, hardship, or misfortune (usually plural).
    "The report examined the social ills of poverty and unemployment."

ill in a sentence

  • She stayed home from work because she felt ill.
  • He was seriously ill for most of last winter.
  • The decision had some unexpected ill effects on morale.
  • The plan was ill conceived from the very start.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ill" in German?

"ill" in German is krank, siech, übel. ill means: Unwell or in poor health; sick.

How do you use "ill" in a sentence?

Example: "She stayed home from work because she felt ill." In German, "ill" is krank, siech, übel.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "ill": krank, siech, übel, schlecht, Übel.

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