Windpocken

chickenpox

noun VINT-po-ken Rare

Usage Note

Windpocken is a common childhood illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus, causing a blistery, itchy rash. The word is plural only. After recovery the virus lies dormant and can reactivate as Gürtelrose (shingles) in adulthood.

Examples

"Kinder bekommen Windpocken häufig im Kindergartenalter."

Natural Translation

Children often get chickenpox at kindergarten age.

Literal Translation

Children get chickenpox frequently at kindergarten age.

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