sexually transmitted disease
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sexually transmitted disease
An infectious disease transmitted primarily or exclusively through sexual contact. The modern technical term is 'sexuell übertragbare Infektion' (sexually transmitted infection, STI).
Eine frühzeitige Diagnose und Behandlung sind bei jeder Geschlechtskrankheit entscheidend.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for every sexually transmitted disease.
The word is made up of 'Geschlecht' (sex/gender), the linking -s, and 'Krankheit' (disease). In this context, 'Geschlecht' refers to the sexual act or the sexual organs.
Aufklärung ist der beste Schutz vor einer Geschlechtskrankheit.
Education is the best protection against a sexually transmitted disease.
Common verbs in connection with this word are 'haben' (to have), 'übertragen' (to transmit), 'behandeln' (to treat), and 'vorbeugen' (to prevent). You can also 'sich damit anstecken' (become infected with it).
Manche Geschlechtskrankheiten kann man gut behandeln, wenn man sie früh erkennt.
Some sexually transmitted diseases can be treated well if they are detected early.
Pay attention to the correct prepositions for certain actions. You get tested 'auf' eine Geschlechtskrankheit (for a sexually transmitted disease; accusative) and become infected 'mit' einer (with one; dative).
Nach dem Urlaub ließ er sich auf verschiedene Geschlechtskrankheiten testen.
After the vacation, he got tested for various sexually transmitted diseases.