die Röteln
Translation
rubella, German measles
Examples
Eine Impfung schützt vor Röteln.
A vaccination protects against rubella.
Röteln sind für Schwangere gefährlich.
Rubella is dangerous for pregnant women.
Grammar Patterns
((vor+3)) schützen to protect against sth. Eine Impfung schützt vor Röteln.
Similar Words
Similar: Masern (measles), Windpocken (chickenpox)
Etymology
Related to 'rot' (red), referring to the red rash that is a symptom of the disease. The '-eln' suffix often denotes illnesses.
Memory Tips
Think of 'little red spots'. The common English name 'German measles' provides a strong clue that this is a German word.