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“pathogen” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʁeːgɐ/

Example

Die Identität des Erregers ist noch unklar.

The pathogen's identity is still unclear.

Illustration for Erreger (pathogen)

How to say “pathogen” in German

“Pathogen” in German is Erreger.

A starter of disease in a body, usually a microbe but sometimes another harmful agent.

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

Example sentences with Erreger

Wildtiere können als Reservoir für Erreger dienen.

Wild animals can serve as a reservoir for pathogens.

Tips for using Erreger

  • Erreger is masculine, and its genitive singular is des Erregers while its plural is Erreger.

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