morbid in German
morbid in German is morbid, krankhaft — morbid means having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.
morbid in German
morbid
(originally) Of, relating to, or afflicted by disease. [from 1650s]
krankhaft
(by extension) Taking an interest in, or fixating on, unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease. [from 1770s]
What does "morbid" mean?
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adj Having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.
"He had a morbid fascination with true crime stories."
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adj Relating to or caused by disease.
"The report described the patient's morbid symptoms in detail."
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morbid in a sentence
- He had a morbid fascination with true crime stories.
- It felt a bit morbid to be joking about funerals.
- The report described the patient's morbid symptoms in detail.
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What is "morbid" in German?
"morbid" in German is morbid, krankhaft. morbid means: Having an unhealthy interest in death, disease, or other disturbing subjects.
How do you use "morbid" in a sentence?
Example: "He had a morbid fascination with true crime stories." In German, "morbid" is morbid, krankhaft.
Are there other ways to say "morbid" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "morbid": morbid, krankhaft.
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