die Influenza
Translation
influenza, flu
Examples
Er hat die Influenza.
He has the flu.
Die Influenza ist eine Viruserkrankung.
Influenza is a viral disease.
Grammar Patterns
to have the flu Ich glaube, ich habe die Influenza.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grippe; Related: Erkältung (common cold)
Etymology
From Italian 'influenza', meaning 'influence' (originally of the stars).
Memory Tips
This is an international word, very similar to 'influenza' in English, making it easy to learn.