der Madenbefall
Translation
maggot infestation
Examples
Der Käse hatte einen Madenbefall.
The cheese had a maggot infestation.
Wir müssen den Madenbefall bekämpfen.
We have to combat the maggot infestation.
Grammar Patterns
((der Madenbefall)) the maggot infestation The maggot infestation is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schädlingsbefall (pest infestation), Insektenbefall (insect infestation)
Etymology
A compound of 'Maden' (maggots) and 'Befall' (infestation). 'Befall' is related to the English verb 'to befall'.
Memory Tips
Literally 'maggot-befalling'. Imagine a plague of maggots befalling your food.