die Salmonellen
Translation
salmonella
Examples
Rohes Hühnchen kann Salmonellen enthalten.
Raw chicken can contain salmonella.
Eine Salmonellenvergiftung ist sehr unangenehm.
Salmonella poisoning is very unpleasant.
Grammar Patterns
to contain ((sth.)) enthalten The chicken may contain salmonella.
Similar Words
Bakterien (bacteria), Keime (germs)
Etymology
Named after the American pathologist Daniel Elmer Salmon.
Memory Tips
Think of 'salmon' the fish. Improperly handled fish can sometimes cause food poisoning, which helps link the name to bacteria.