contagious

• Beschreibt eine Krankheit, die von einem Menschen auf einen anderen übertragen werden kann; auch allgemein: leicht auf andere übergehend, z. B. Gefühle, Lachen oder Verhalten.

Describes a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another.

1. Disease transmissionB1formalmedical

   A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect contact.

   Ansteckend

   • The flu is highly contagious during the winter months.
   • Doctors warned that the virus is contagious even before symptoms appear.
   • Children should stay home if they have a contagious illness.

   Synonymecatchingcommunicableinfectioustransmissible

   Antonymenoncommunicablenoncontagiousnoninfectious

2. Emotions or behaviorB2informal

   An emotion, feeling, or behavior that spreads quickly among people.

   Ansteckend

   • Her laughter was contagious and soon everyone was giggling.
   • His enthusiasm for the project was contagious among the team.
   • The positive energy in the room was absolutely contagious.

   Synonymecatchinginfectious