hochansteckend
Translation
highly contagious, highly infectious
Examples
Die Grippe ist dieses Jahr hochansteckend.
The flu is highly contagious this year.
Seine gute Laune ist einfach hochansteckend.
His good mood is simply contagious.
Grammar Patterns
to be ... The virus is hochansteckend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: very infectious, easily transmissible; Antonyms: non-contagious, harmless
Etymology
Composed of 'hoch' (high) and 'ansteckend' (contagious). Literally 'highly sticking on'.
Memory Tips
Think of a disease having a 'high' ability to 'stick on' to people. This visual helps remember its meaning.