infiziert
infected
Affected by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites and therefore ill or contagious.
EXAMPLE
Der Patient ist mit einem gefährlichen Virus infiziert.
The patient is infected with a dangerous virus.
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Meanings
infiziert
infected
Used for a computer, file, or network: affected by malware.
EXAMPLE
Die heruntergeladene Datei war mit einem Trojaner infiziert.
The downloaded file was infected with a Trojan.
infiziert
infected
Strongly affected by an idea, mood, or passion and influenced by it.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Konzert waren alle Zuschauer von der Begeisterung für diese Band infiziert.
After the concert, all the spectators were infected by the enthusiasm for this band.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry infiziert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | infiziert |
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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 infiziert.
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 infiziert.
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 infiziert.
Usage tips
Sentence pattern
'Infiziert' (infected) is often used with 'sein' (to be) and a complement with 'mit' (with): the subject refers to the living being, system, or object that is affected. In the figurative meaning, 'von' (by) can also indicate the source of the effect.
EXAMPLE
Mehrere Gäste waren mit einem unbekannten Virus infiziert.
Several guests were infected with an unknown virus.
Der Bürocomputer ist mit Schadsoftware infiziert.
The office computer is infected with malware.
Typical collocations
In medical contexts, 'infiziert' (infected) is often used with pathogens and parts of the body. Typical expressions include 'mit einem Virus infiziert' (infected with a virus), 'mit Bakterien infiziert' (infected with bacteria), and 'eine infizierte Wunde' (an infected wound).
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin stellte fest, dass die Wunde mit Bakterien infiziert war.
The doctor determined that the wound was infected with bacteria.
Technical context
For computers and digital data, 'infiziert' (infected) is especially often used for files, computers, websites, or networks. The complement often names a specific type of malware or uses the general term 'Schadsoftware' (malware).
EXAMPLE
Das Antivirenprogramm meldete mehrere infizierte Dateien auf dem Rechner.
The antivirus program reported several infected files on the computer.
Figurative use
In its figurative meaning, 'infiziert' (infected) is often used in emotional or cultural contexts, for example with enthusiasm, passion, or a particular mood. The expression then describes a strong effect on people rather than a medical diagnosis.
EXAMPLE
Seit ihrer ersten Weltreise ist sie vom Reisefieber infiziert.
She has been infected with wanderlust ever since her first trip around the world.
In real life
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