Impfstoff

vaccine

noun IMPF-shtof Rare

Also means

vaccination substance

Usage Note

Impfstoff is the substance administered during an Impfung (vaccination). Subtypes include Lebendimpfstoff (live-attenuated) and Totimpfstoff (inactivated). The term gained broad public recognition during COVID-19 debates about mRNA-Impfstoffe.

Examples

"Der neue Impfstoff schützt vor drei verschiedenen Grippestämmen."

Natural Translation

The new vaccine protects against three different flu strains.

Literal Translation

The new vaccine protects against three different flu strains.

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