das Coronavirus
Translation
coronavirus
Examples
Das Coronavirus ist sehr ansteckend.
The coronavirus is very contagious.
Ein Test auf das Coronavirus war positiv.
A test for the coronavirus was positive.
Grammar Patterns
to be infected with ((sth.)) He was infected with the coronavirus.
Similar Words
Grippevirus (influenza virus), Erreger (pathogen)
Etymology
From Latin 'corona' (crown) + 'virus'. The name refers to the characteristic crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tiny virus wearing a crown ('Corona'). This image is the basis for its name.