die Entzündung
Translation
inflammation, infection
Examples
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine Entzündung.
The doctor diagnosed an inflammation.
Die Wunde hat eine leichte Entzündung.
The wound has a slight inflammation.
Grammar Patterns
((to have)) an inflammation to have an inflammation I have an inflammation in my throat.
((to suffer)) from an inflammation to suffer from an inflammation He suffers from a chronic inflammation.
Similar Words
Synonym: Infektion (infection)
Etymology
From the verb 'entzünden' (to ignite, to inflame). 'ent-' (prefix indicating start) + 'zünden' (to ignite). The '-ung' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zünden' (to ignite a fire). An 'Entzündung' is like a fire in your body – it's red, hot, and swollen.