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contagion in Dutch

contagion in Dutch is besmettelijke ziekte, besmetting — contagion means a disease that spreads by contact, or the process of it spreading.

contagion in Dutch

besmettelijke ziekte
noun
A disease spread by contact.
besmetting
noun

What does "contagion" mean?

  1. noun A disease that spreads by contact, or the process of it spreading.
    "Health officials worked quickly to stop the contagion from spreading."
  2. noun The spread of an idea, behavior, or crisis through a group, as if it were a disease.
    "Fear of financial contagion spread quickly across global markets."
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contagion in a sentence

  • Health officials worked quickly to stop the contagion from spreading.
  • Fear of financial contagion spread quickly across global markets.

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What is "contagion" in Dutch?

"contagion" in Dutch is besmettelijke ziekte, besmetting. contagion means: A disease that spreads by contact, or the process of it spreading.

How do you use "contagion" in a sentence?

Example: "Health officials worked quickly to stop the contagion from spreading." In Dutch, "contagion" is besmettelijke ziekte, besmetting.

Are there other ways to say "contagion" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "contagion": besmettelijke ziekte, besmetting.

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