der Madenbefall
Translation
maggot infestation
Examples
Der Käse hatte einen Madenbefall.
The cheese had a maggot infestation.
Wir müssen den Madenbefall bekämpfen.
We have to combat the maggot infestation.
Grammar Patterns
((der Madenbefall)) the maggot infestation The maggot infestation is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schädlingsbefall (pest infestation), Insektenbefall (insect infestation)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Maden' (maggots) and 'Befall' (infestation), which comes from the verb 'befallen' (to infest, to befall).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Maden' (maggots) + 'Befall' (infestation). Think of maggots 'befalling' something.