Nomen

der Impfstoff

vaccine

Der neue Impfstoff ist sehr wirksam.

The new vaccine is very effective.

Viele Menschen warten auf den Impfstoff.

Many people are waiting for the vaccine.

((the vaccine)) the vaccine The vaccine protects against the disease.

das Vakzin (vaccine)

A compound of 'impfen' (to vaccinate/inoculate) and 'Stoff' (substance, material). Literally 'inoculation substance'.

Break it down: 'impf' is for inoculation, and 'stoff' is the stuff or substance used. It's the 'vaccination stuff'.

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