Malaria

malaria

noun ma-LAH-ree-a Rare

Origin: from Italian mala aria, bad air

Usage Note

Malaria is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, characterised by recurring fever and chills. It is used without an article or with die Malaria in German. Travellers to endemic regions are advised to take prophylactic medication.

Examples

"Nach der Reise nach Kenia erkrankte er an Malaria."

Natural Translation

After his trip to Kenya he contracted malaria.

Literal Translation

After the trip to Kenya fell he ill with malaria.

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