chronisch

/ˈkʁoːnɪʃ/

adjective B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

chronic
- Sie leidet an einer chronischen Krankheit.
  
  She suffers from a chronic illness.

Close — both describe a deeply ingrained, longstanding trait.

Similar in other languages

French

chronique is the French word for the same thing — both mean "chronic."

Portuguese

crônico is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "chronic."

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Last updated 2026-09-24