die Corona
Translation
Corona, coronavirus, COVID-19
Examples
Wegen Corona sind die Schulen geschlossen.
The schools are closed because of Corona.
Er hat sich mit Corona infiziert.
He got infected with Corona.
Grammar Patterns
to fall ill with Corona Viele Menschen sind an Corona erkrankt.
to get infected with Corona Er hat sich mit Corona infiziert.
Similar Words
Pandemie (pandemic), Virus (virus), Seuche (epidemic)
Etymology
From Latin 'corona' meaning 'crown', due to the crown-like appearance of the virus particles.
Memory Tips
Picture the virus with a small crown on it to remember its name and Latin origin.