der Schnupfen
Translation
a cold, the sniffles, head cold
Examples
Ich habe einen schlimmen Schnupfen.
I have a bad cold.
Bei Schnupfen sollte man viel trinken.
When you have a cold, you should drink a lot.
Grammar Patterns
to have a cold Ich habe einen Schnupfen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erkältung (a cold), Grippe (flu)
Etymology
From the verb 'schnupfen' (to sniff, snort), which is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of sniffing.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'schnuff' sound someone makes with a runny nose. That sound is 'der Schnupfen'.