ill in German
ill in German is krank, siech, übel — ill means unwell or in poor health; sick.
ill in German
krank
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
siech
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]
übel
Nauseated; having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]
schlecht
Nauseated; having an urge to vomit. [from 20th c.]
Übel
A physical ailment; an illness.
What does "ill" mean?
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adjective Unwell or in poor health; sick.
"After eating the shellfish, the whole family fell ill during the night."
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adjective Bad, harmful, or unfavourable.
"He wished no ill will toward his old rivals, despite the argument."
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adverb Badly or imperfectly.
"The tiny coat fitted him ill, with sleeves far too short."
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noun A problem, hardship, or misfortune (usually plural).
"The charity works to cure the ills of the neighbourhood, one street at a time."
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ill in a sentence
- After eating the shellfish, the whole family fell ill during the night.
- She stayed home from work because she felt ill.
- He wished no ill will toward his old rivals, despite the argument.
- The villagers believed the broken mirror was an ill omen for the journey.
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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: "After eating the shellfish, the whole family fell ill during the night." 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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