ADJECTIVE
ansteckend/ˈanˌʃtɛkŋ̩t/contagious; infectious
ansteckend is a German adjective that means contagious or infectious. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛkŋ̩t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ansteckender" and "ansteckendsten".
Definitions
1.able to be passed from one person to another through infection(medicine, health)
a.transmitting disease or illness through direct or indirect contact
Grippe ist sehr ansteckend.—Flu is very contagious.
2.quickly and easily spread (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.)(figurative)
a.spreading excitement or emotion to others
Ihr Lachen ist einfach ansteckend.—Her laughter is just contagious.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ansteckend |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ansteckender |
| Superlative | ansteckendsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ansteckend" mean in English?
- "ansteckend" means contagious or infectious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ansteckend"?
- "ansteckend" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛkŋ̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ansteckend"?
- The comparative of "ansteckend" is "ansteckender" and the superlative is "ansteckendsten".
- What part of speech is "ansteckend"?
- "ansteckend" is a adjective in German.
