die Ansteckungsgefahr
Translation
risk of infection, danger of contagion
Examples
Wegen der Ansteckungsgefahr bleiben wir zu Hause.
Because of the risk of infection, we are staying at home.
Die Ansteckungsgefahr ist in geschlossenen Räumen höher.
The risk of infection is higher in closed rooms.
Grammar Patterns
((the risk of infection)) exists/is high/is low The risk of infection is high.
Similar Words
das Infektionsrisiko (the infection risk)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ansteckung' (infection) and 'Gefahr' (danger).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'danger' (Gefahr) of a disease 'sticking on' (anstecken) to you.