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“infection” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnfɛkˈtsi̯oːn/

Example

Die Infektionen breiten sich schnell aus.

The infections are spreading rapidly.

Illustration for Infektion (infection)

How to say “infection” in German

“Infection” in German is Infektion.

A pathogen crosses into a host, multiplies there, and may disturb the body enough to cause illness.

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

Example sentences with Infektion

Die Wunde zeigt Anzeichen einer Infektion.

The wound shows signs of an infection.

Tips for using Infektion

  • Infektion is feminine: die Infektion, with the plural die Infektionen; the ending -ion does not make it masculine in German.

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