NOUN

dasVirus/ˈviːʁʊs/virus; infectious agent

Virus is a German noun that means virus or infectious agent. It is pronounced /ˈviːʁʊs/.

Definitions

1.microscopic infectious agent that can cause disease(biology; medicine)

a.pathogen causing diseases in humans, animals, or plants

Das Virus verbreitet sich schnell in der Bevölkerung.—The virus spreads quickly among the population.

Declension

SingularPlural
Nominative—die Viren
Genitive—der Viren
Dative—den Viren
Accusative—die Viren

Frequently asked questions

What does "Virus" mean in English?
"Virus" means virus or infectious agent. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Virus"?
"Virus" is pronounced /ˈviːʁʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the plural of "Virus"?
The plural of "Virus" is "Viren".
What part of speech is "Virus"?
"Virus" is a noun in German.

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