die Fallzahl
Translation
number of cases, case count, incidence
Examples
Die Fallzahl der Infektionen steigt.
The number of infection cases is rising.
Wir müssen die hohe Fallzahl senken.
We must reduce the high number of cases.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) The number of cases is rising. Die Fallzahl steigt.
((Accusative Object)) We are lowering the number of cases. Wir senken die Fallzahl.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anzahl (number/quantity), Inzidenz (incidence)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fall' (case) + 'Zahl' (number). It literally means 'case number'.
Memory Tips
Think of counting the 'cases' (Fall) or instances of something, like a disease, using a 'number' (Zahl).