Translation of German word "Impfstoff" to English
derImpfstoff
Meaning
NounA substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance. The process of vaccination; immunization, inoculation.
How to use
Impfstoff ('vaccine') is a masculine noun: der Impfstoff (plural: die Impfstoffe). Compound of impfen (to vaccinate) and Stoff (substance). mRNA-Impfstoff — mRNA vaccine.
🇬🇧 English
vaccine
Example
Die Entwicklung eines neuen Impfstoffs erfordert jahrelange Arbeit.
The development of a new vaccine requires years of work.
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- Impfstoff entwickeln / zulassen— to develop / approve a vaccine
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What is the definition of the German word "der Impfstoff"?▼
The German word "der Impfstoff" is defined as: "A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance. The process of vaccination; immunization, inoculation."
What does the German word "der Impfstoff" mean?▼
The German word "der Impfstoff" means "vaccine" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Impfstoff"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Impfstoff"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Entwicklung eines neuen Impfstoffs erfordert jahrelange Arbeit." (which translates as "The development of a new vaccine requires years of work.").
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