English–German
“vaccinate” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɪmp͡fən/
Example
Die Ärztin impft das Kind gegen die Grippe.
The doctor is vaccinating the child against influenza.
How to say “vaccinate” in German
“Vaccinate” in German is impfen.
A small dose enters the body and trains its defenses to recognize a disease before the real infection arrives.
Example sentences with impfen
Eltern fragen oft, wann sie ihr Kind impfen lassen sollen.
Parents often ask when they should have their child vaccinated.
Tips for using impfen
- The person vaccinated is usually the accusative object, while the disease follows gegen with the accusative, as in ein Kind gegen die Grippe impfen.