Usage Note
Grippe denotes true influenza, a more severe illness than a common cold. Die echte Grippe is often contrasted with grippaler Infekt (flu-like cold). Plural is rare but possible: Grippen.
Examples
"Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine echte Grippe und verordnete Bettruhe."
Natural Translation
The doctor diagnosed true influenza and prescribed bed rest.
Literal Translation
The doctor diagnosed a true flu and prescribed bed rest.
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