Virenschutz

virus protection

noun FEE-ren-shuts Rare

Also means

antivirus software

Usage Note

Virenschutz is the common everyday term for antivirus software or the protection it provides; the more technical compound Antivirensoftware also exists but Virenschutz is heard more in consumer contexts. Used in phrases like Virenschutz aktualisieren (update virus protection).

Examples

"Ohne aktuellen Virenschutz ist dein Laptop angreifbar."

Natural Translation

Without up-to-date virus protection your laptop is vulnerable.

Literal Translation

Without current virus-protection is your laptop attackable.

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