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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
adj
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
kontagiös
adj
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
ansteckend
adj

What does "contagious" mean?

  1. adj Capable of being passed from one person to another through contact.
    "The flu is highly contagious during the first few days of symptoms."
  2. 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.
  • Her laughter was so contagious that soon the whole room was laughing.

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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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