NOUN

Infektion/ɪnfɛkˈt͡si̯oːn/infection; contagion

Infektion is a German noun that means infection or contagion. It is pronounced /ɪnfɛkˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Infektionen".

Definitions

1.invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body, causing illness(medizin)

a.the process or result of becoming infected by bacteria, viruses, etc.

Nach der Operation bestand ein erhöhtes Risiko für eine Infektion.After the operation there was an increased risk of infection.

b.disease caused by infection

Die Grippe ist eine ansteckende Infektion.The flu is a contagious infection.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Infektiondie Infektionen
Genitiveder Infektionder Infektionen
Dativeder Infektionden Infektionen
Accusativedie Infektiondie Infektionen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Infektion" mean in English?
"Infektion" means infection or contagion. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Infektion"?
"Infektion" is pronounced /ɪnfɛkˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Infektion" der, die, or das?
"Infektion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Infektion"?
The plural of "Infektion" is "Infektionen".
What part of speech is "Infektion"?
"Infektion" is a noun in German.

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