grippal
Translation
flu-like, influenzal
Examples
Er hat einen grippalen Infekt.
He has a flu-like infection.
Grammar Patterns
a flu-like infection The doctor diagnosed a flu-like infection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grippeähnlich (flu-like)
Etymology
From the noun 'die Grippe' (the flu) + the adjectival suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
If you know 'Grippe' for 'flu', this word is a direct and easy derivative. Remember the common phrase 'ein grippaler Infekt' (a flu-like infection).