Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Lasting a long time; medically, describing a slowly developing condition.
Natural examples
Er lebt mit einer chronischen Erkrankung.
He lives with a chronic condition.
Chronische Schmerzen erschweren ihr den Schlaf.
Chronic pain makes sleeping difficult for her.
Der Arzt unterscheidet akute und chronische Beschwerden.
The doctor distinguishes acute and chronic symptoms.
Usage note
Chronisch is medical, often describing illness, pain, or inflammation. Its opposite is akut.
Mini-lesson: chronisch
Lasting a long time; medically, describing a slowly developing condition. Chronisch is medical, often describing illness, pain, or inflammation. Its opposite is akut.
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