Herpes

herpes

noun HEHR-pes Rare

Origin: from Greek herpein, to creep

Also means

cold sore (colloquially)

Usage Note

Herpes commonly refers to Herpes labialis (cold sores on the lips) in everyday German, though medically it covers several herpesvirus infections. It is used without an article or with the definite article: der Herpes. Say Herpes haben or Herpes bekommen.

Examples

"Sie bekommt oft Herpes, wenn sie gestresst oder in der Sonne ist."

Natural Translation

She often gets cold sores when she is stressed or in the sun.

Literal Translation

She gets often herpes, when she stressed or in the sun is.

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