Krankes

Krankes is a term that can refer to several different things, primarily in the context of language and cultural references. In German, "krankes" is the inflectional form of the adjective "krank," which translates to "sick" or "ill." This grammatical form is used when the adjective modifies a noun that is grammatically neuter and in the genitive or dative case, or a plural noun in the genitive case. For example, "das kranke Kind" means "the sick child," and "des kranken Hauses" means "of the sick hospital."

Beyond its literal linguistic meaning, "krankes" has gained some notoriety as a slang term, particularly within certain online communities and youth subcultures. In this context, "krank" (and by extension, "krankes") is often used to describe something that is extremely unusual, bizarre, outrageous, or exceptionally good or impressive, in a way that is almost "sickeningly" so. It's a colloquialism that flips the original negative connotation of "sick" into a descriptor of extreme or over-the-top qualities. This usage is informal and its meaning can vary depending on the specific context and speaker.

There is also a specific musical track titled "krankes" by the German electronic music duo Mouse on Mars. Released in 2004 on their album "Idiology," the song is an instrumental piece characteristic of the duo's experimental and often quirky electronic sound. The title in this instance likely draws on the German adjective's literal meaning, perhaps suggesting an unsettling or unusual auditory experience.