Infektionskrankheit

infectious disease

noun in-fek-TSYOHNS-krank-hyt Rare

Also means

communicable disease

Usage Note

Infektionskrankheit is the general term for disease caused by pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites). Examples include Tuberkulose, Masern, COVID-19. The Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) regulates reporting and containment in Germany.

Examples

"Viele Infektionskrankheiten lassen sich durch Impfungen wirksam verhindern."

Natural Translation

Many infectious diseases can be effectively prevented through vaccinations.

Literal Translation

Many infectious diseases can themselves through vaccinations effectively prevent.

Free starter pack

Building your German vocabulary?

Get the 100 most common German words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

German False Friends: 25 Words That Trick You

German false friends like Gift (poison) and bekommen (to receive) trick English speakers daily. Here are 25 words that mean the opposite of what you'd guess.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

German Numbers 1–100: Why 21 Is Said Backwards

German numbers 1 to 100 reverse the digits: 21 is einundzwanzig (one-and-twenty). Learn the und rule, the irregulars, and how to hear prices fast.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

Bitte in German: Please, You're Welcome, and More

Bitte means please, you're welcome, here you go, and pardon in German. Learn all the meanings, bitte schön vs bitte sehr, and the danke-bitte rule.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

German Modal Verbs: Können, Müssen, Wollen and More

German modal verbs put the modal in position 2 and the real verb at the end. Master können, müssen, wollen and the rest with charts and clear examples.

June 5, 2026 5 min read