NOUN
dasVirus/ˈviːʁʊs/virus (biological); computer virus
Virus is a German noun that means virus (biological) or computer virus. It is pronounced /ˈviːʁʊs/.
Definitions
1.infectious agent that multiplies in living cells(biology)
a.biological pathogen causing disease
Grippe wird oft durch Viren verursacht.—Flu is often caused by viruses.
2.malicious software program that can spread to other computers(computing)
a.software that damages computers
Der Computer wurde durch Viren infiziert.—The computer was infected by viruses.
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Viren |
| Genitive | — | der Viren |
| Dative | — | den Viren |
| Accusative | — | die Viren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Virus" mean in English?
- "Virus" means virus (biological) or computer virus. 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.
