die Grippewelle
Translation
flu wave, flu epidemic, influenza epidemic
Examples
Die Grippewelle hat diesen Winter begonnen.
The flu wave has started this winter.
Viele Schulen sind wegen der Grippewelle geschlossen.
Many schools are closed because of the flu wave.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) used as a subject. Die Grippewelle breitet sich aus.
Similar Words
die Epidemie (the epidemic), die Seuche (the plague/epidemic)
Etymology
A compound of 'Grippe' (flu) and 'Welle' (wave). Literally a 'wave of flu'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a literal wave ('Welle') of flu germs spreading across the country.