chronic

• Beschreibt einen Zustand oder ein Problem, das über lange Zeit andauert oder immer wiederkehrt. Bezieht sich auf langfristige, dauerhafte oder ständig wiederkehrende Krankheiten, Beschwerden oder Schwierigkeiten.

Describes a condition or problem that persists for a long time or is constantly recurring.

1. Persistent illnessB2formalmedical

   Describing a disease or condition that persists for a long time or constantly recurs.

   Chronisch

   • She suffers from chronic back pain.
   • Chronic diseases like diabetes require ongoing management.
   • The patient has a chronic cough that won't go away.

   Synonymecontinualincurablelingeringlong-lastingpersistentrecurrent

   Antonymeacuteshort-termtemporarytransient

2. Long-lasting habitB2informal

   Used to describe a bad habit or problem that has been happening for a long time.

   Chronisch

   • He is a chronic liar; no one trusts him anymore.
   • She has a chronic tendency to procrastinate.
   • Chronic lateness is a serious issue in this office.

   Synonymeconfirmedhabitualincorrigibleingrainedinveteratepersistent