ansteckend
Translation
contagious, infectious, catching
Examples
Diese Krankheit ist sehr ansteckend.
This disease is very contagious.
Sein Lachen ist ansteckend.
His laughter is infectious.
Grammar Patterns
to be ansteckend to be contagious The flu is contagious.
an ansteckende Krankheit a contagious disease Measles is a contagious disease.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infektiös, übertragbar; Antonyms: harmlos, ungefährlich
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'anstecken' (to infect). The '-end' suffix is equivalent to English '-ing' and is used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Something that is 'ansteckend' has the ability to 'anstecken' (infect) you.