Translation of German word "Virus" to English
dasVirus
Meaning
NounA submicroscopic, non-cellular structure that consists of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and that sometimes causes disease in the host organism (such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms).
How to use
Virus ('virus') is a neuter noun: das Virus (plural: die Viren). Note: in computing, der Virus (masculine) is also used. Virusinfektion — Viral infection. Computervirus — Computer virus.
🇬🇧 English
virus
Example
Das Computervirus hat zahlreiche wichtige Dateien auf dem Server zerstört.
The computer virus destroyed numerous important files on the server.
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Common phrases
- Virusinfektion— viral infection
- Computervirus— computer virus
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What is the definition of the German word "das Virus"?▼
The German word "das Virus" is defined as: "A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure that consists of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and that sometimes causes disease in the host organism (such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms)."
What does the German word "das Virus" mean?▼
The German word "das Virus" means "virus" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Virus"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Virus" im Alltag." (which translates as "The computer virus destroyed numerous important files on the server.").
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