Adjective
ansteckend
contagious; infectious
C2
rank #9,335
Meanings
Adjective
- contagious; infectious
- catching (of laughter, enthusiasm)
Example sentence
Grippe ist in den ersten Tagen besonders ansteckend.
Flu is especially contagious during the first few days.
Usage
- eine ansteckende Krankheit — An infectious or contagious illness.
- ansteckendes Lachen — Infectious laughter; a figurative use.
Die Ärztin erklärte, dass die Krankheit ansteckend sei.
The doctor explained that the illness was contagious.