die Tollwut
Translation
rabies
Examples
Der Hund hat Tollwut.
The dog has rabies.
Tollwut ist eine gefährliche Krankheit.
Rabies is a dangerous disease.
Grammar Patterns
to have rabies The dog has rabies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rabies, Lyssa
Etymology
From 'toll' (mad, crazy) and 'Wut' (rage, fury). It literally means 'mad rage', describing the symptoms of the disease.
Memory Tips
Think of an animal that is 'toll' (mad) with 'Wut' (rage). This combination perfectly describes the symptoms of rabies.