English–German

“flu” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁɪpə/

Example

Ich habe die Grippe.

I've got the flu.

Illustration for Grippe (flu)

How to say “flu” in German

“Flu” in German is Grippe.

The illness arrives abruptly, taking hold of breathing passages while fever, chills, and severe fatigue overwhelm the body.

Full entry for Grippe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Grippe

Ich lasse mich dieses Jahr gegen die Grippe impfen.

I am getting vaccinated against the flu this year.

Tips for using Grippe

  • Grippe is feminine, so standard illness statements use the article in 'Ich habe die Grippe.'

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