contagious in German
contagious in German is ansteckend, kontagiös — contagious means capable of being passed from one person to another through contact.
contagious in German
ansteckend
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
kontagiös
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
ansteckend
What does "contagious" mean?
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adj Capable of being passed from one person to another through contact.
"The flu is highly contagious during the first few days of symptoms."
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adj Quickly spreading to others, especially of moods or behavior.
"Her laughter was so contagious that soon the whole room was laughing."
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contagious in a sentence
- The flu is highly contagious during the first few days of symptoms.
- Chickenpox is contagious, so stay at home until the spots crust over.
- Her laughter was so contagious that soon the whole room was laughing.
- His enthusiasm was contagious, and the whole team began to cheer.
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What is "contagious" in German?
"contagious" in German is ansteckend, kontagiös. contagious means: Capable of being passed from one person to another through contact.
How do you use "contagious" in a sentence?
Example: "The flu is highly contagious during the first few days of symptoms." In German, "contagious" is ansteckend, kontagiös.
Are there other ways to say "contagious" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "contagious": ansteckend, kontagiös.
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