infectious in German
infectious in German is infektiös, ansteckend — infectious means able to be passed from one person or animal to another, usually through germs.
infectious in German
infektiös
ansteckend
(of feelings and behaviour) Spreading quickly from one person to another.
What does "infectious" mean?
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adjective Able to be passed from one person or animal to another, usually through germs.
"Chickenpox is highly infectious among young children."
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adjective Quickly spreading to affect other people's mood or behaviour.
"Her infectious laugh had the whole room smiling."
infectious in a sentence
- Chickenpox is highly infectious among young children.
- Patients with infectious diseases were kept in isolation.
- Her infectious laugh had the whole room smiling.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "infectious" in German?
"infectious" in German is infektiös, ansteckend. infectious means: Able to be passed from one person or animal to another, usually through germs.
How do you use "infectious" in a sentence?
Example: "Chickenpox is highly infectious among young children." In German, "infectious" is infektiös, ansteckend.
Are there other ways to say "infectious" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "infectious": infektiös, ansteckend.
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