entzündlich
inflammatory
Caused by or associated with inflammation.
EXAMPLE
Die Untersuchung zeigte entzündliche Veränderungen im Kniegelenk.
The examination showed inflammatory changes in the knee joint.
entzündlich
inflammatory / flammable
entzündlich – entzündlicher – am entzündlichsten
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Meanings
entzündlich
flammable
Of such a nature that it can be ignited and burn.
EXAMPLE
Die Dämpfe dieser Flüssigkeit sind leicht entzündlich und müssen von offenen Flammen ferngehalten werden.
The vapors from this liquid are highly flammable and must be kept away from open flames.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry entzündlich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | entzündlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | entzündlicher |
| superlative | am entzündlichsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to entzündlich.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to entzündlich.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to entzündlich.
Usage tips
Word family
'Entzündlich' (inflammatory / flammable) belongs to the word family that includes 'entzünden' (to ignite) and 'Entzündung' (inflammation). The context shows whether the stem refers to medical inflammation or to igniting and burning.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt vermutet hinter den Gelenkschmerzen eine entzündliche Ursache.
The doctor suspects an inflammatory cause behind the joint pain.
Auf dem Behälter steht, dass die Flüssigkeit entzündlich ist.
The container states that the liquid is flammable.
Context clue
When 'entzündlich' (inflammatory / flammable) is used with tissue, illnesses, or changes, it refers to medicine. When it is used with vapors, liquids, gases, or substances, it refers to the danger of something catching fire.
EXAMPLE
Die Blutwerte weisen auf einen entzündlichen Prozess hin.
The blood tests indicate an inflammatory process.
Schon ein kleiner Funke kann die entzündlichen Dämpfe in Brand setzen.
Even a small spark can set the flammable vapors on fire.
Typical collocations
In a medical context, 'entzündlich' (inflammatory) is often combined with words such as 'Veränderungen' (changes), 'Erkrankung' (illness), 'Prozess' (process), and 'Gewebe' (tissue). It often comes before a medical technical noun.
EXAMPLE
Die Untersuchung ergab eine entzündliche Erkrankung der Haut.
The examination revealed an inflammatory skin condition.
Warning labels
When referring to substances and liquids, 'entzündlich' (flammable) often appears in safety information, especially in the phrase 'leicht entzündlich' (highly flammable). Typical words it describes are 'Dämpfe' (vapors), 'Gase' (gases), 'Flüssigkeiten' (liquids), and 'Stoffe' (substances).
EXAMPLE
Die leicht entzündlichen Gase müssen kühl gelagert werden.
The highly flammable gases must be stored in a cool place.
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