viral
Translation
viral
Examples
Das Video ging im Internet viral.
The video went viral on the internet.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine virale Infektion.
The doctor diagnosed a viral infection.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) goes/becomes viral ((sth.)) goes viral The video went viral.
a viral infection a viral infection He has a viral infection.
Similar Words
ansteckend (contagious)
Etymology
From Latin 'virus' (poison, slime).
Memory Tips
It's an internationalism, same as in English. Used for both internet content and medical conditions.