die Impfung
Translation
vaccination, inoculation, shot
Examples
Die Impfung schützt vor Krankheiten.
The vaccination protects against diseases.
Ich habe einen Termin für die Impfung.
I have an appointment for the vaccination.
Grammar Patterns
a vaccination against sth. The vaccination against flu is important.
Similar Words
die Vakzination (vaccination)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'impfen' (to vaccinate) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' ending is a dead giveaway for a feminine noun (die) in German, similar to '-tion' or '-ing' in English.