Plantarfasziitis
feminine
Plantar fasciitis is expressed in German as Plantarfasziitis. Wiktionary also lists Fasciitis plantaris.
Meaning: painful inflammation of the plantar fascia (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Plantarfasziitis | feminine |
| Fasciitis plantaris | feminine |
This term refers to the painful inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Which one should you use?
Plantarfasziitis is the common German term for the condition, whereas Fasciitis plantaris is the formal Latin medical designation used in clinical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this term are feminine nouns.
Did you know?
- In colloquial German, patients often describe the sensation of Plantarfasziitis as having a Nagel im Fuß, which literally means 'a nail in the foot'.
- In German pharmacy settings, treatments for Plantarfasziitis are often categorized under Fußpflege, a broad term for foot care that covers everything from cosmetic pedicures to clinical inflammation.
- German medical discourse frequently uses the term Fersensporn (heel spur) interchangeably with Plantarfasziitis in casual conversation, even though they are technically different anatomical issues.
Examples in context
- Ich habe starke Schmerzen in der Fußsohle.
Das könnte auf eine Fasziitis der Fußsohle hindeuten. Du solltest es ärztlich untersuchen lassen.
Ja, das werde ich tun.I have strong pain in the sole of the foot.
That could indicate a fasciitis of the sole of the foot. You should have it medically examined.
Yes, I will do that. - Hat der Arzt eine Plantarfasziitis diagnostiziert?Did the doctor diagnose plantar fasciitis?
- Eine Plantarfasziitis kann beim Gehen sehr schmerzhaft sein.Plantar fasciitis can be very painful when walking.
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are talking about foot pain.
- FelixLaura, mein Fuß schmerzt heute extrem.Laura, my foot hurts extremely today.
- LauraKönnte es eine Plantarfasziitis sein?Could it be plantar fasciitis?
- FelixDas glaube ich auch, es zieht richtig.I think so too, it really pulls.
- LauraDann solltest du zum Arzt gehen, Felix.Then you should go to the doctor, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plantar fasciitis” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
