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“virus” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈviːʁʊs/

Example

Die Viren verbreiten sich schnell.

The viruses are spreading quickly.

Illustration for Virus (virus)

How to say “virus” in German

“Virus” in German is Virus.

A tiny intruder gets inside a living cell or computer, makes copies of itself, and spreads through the host.

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

Example sentences with Virus

Man kann sich durch Impfung vor einem Virus schützen.

One can protect oneself from a virus through vaccination.

Tips for using Virus

  • Virus is neuter in German, so the definite article is das Virus and its plural is die Viren.

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