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infect in German

infect in German is anstecken, infizieren — infect means to pass a disease-causing germ or virus into a person, animal, or plant.

infect in German

anstecken
verb
infizieren
verb

What does "infect" mean?

  1. verb To pass a disease-causing germ or virus into a person, animal, or plant.
    "The mosquito bite infected him with malaria."
  2. verb To spread a feeling or attitude to other people.
    "Her enthusiasm for the project infected the whole team."

infect in a sentence

  • The mosquito bite infected him with malaria.
  • One sick worker infected half the office within a week.
  • Her enthusiasm for the project infected the whole team.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "infect" in German?

"infect" in German is anstecken, infizieren. infect means: To pass a disease-causing germ or virus into a person, animal, or plant.

How do you use "infect" in a sentence?

Example: "The mosquito bite infected him with malaria." In German, "infect" is anstecken, infizieren.

Are there other ways to say "infect" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "infect": anstecken, infizieren.

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