English–German

“side effect” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈneːbənˌvɪɐ̯kʊŋ/

Example

Das neue Medikament hat starke Nebenwirkungen verursacht.

The new drug caused serious side effects.

Illustration for Nebenwirkung (side effect)

How to say “side effect” in German

“Side effect” in German is Nebenwirkung.

A medicine's intended benefit with an unwanted effect beside it.

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

Example sentences with Nebenwirkung

Viele Patienten müssen nach der Behandlung mit Nebenwirkungen rechnen.

Many patients have to expect side effects after treatment.

Tips for using Nebenwirkung

  • Nebenwirkung is feminine: die Nebenwirkung, eine Nebenwirkung, with the frequent plural die Nebenwirkungen.

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