Nomen

die Infektion

infection

Eine bakterielle Infektion ist gefährlich.

A bacterial infection is dangerous.

Er hat eine Infektion im Hals.

He has an infection in his throat.

an infection with sth. ((dat.)) eine Infektion mit einem Virus

Ansteckung (contagion), Entzündung (inflammation)

From Latin 'infectio' (a dyeing, staining), from 'inficere' (to stain, to infect).

It's a direct cognate of the English word 'infection', making it very easy to remember.

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