impfen
Translation
to vaccinate, to inoculate
Examples
Der Arzt wird das Kind impfen.
The doctor will vaccinate the child.
Man sollte sich gegen Grippe impfen lassen.
One should get vaccinated against the flu.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((against sth.)) to vaccinate (sb.) (against sth.) The doctor vaccinates the child against measles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vakzinieren; Antonyms: anstecken (to infect)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'impfen' (to graft). The idea is 'implanting' a vaccine into the body.
Memory Tips
Think of 'implanting' protection against a disease into your body.