A serious infectious disease that is transmitted in tropical and subtropical regions by the bite of a certain type of mosquito and causes bouts of fever.
example
Nach seiner Reise durch Südostasien wurde bei ihm Malaria diagnostiziert.
After his trip through Southeast Asia, he was diagnosed with malaria.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Malaria' (malaria) comes from Italian: 'mala aria' means 'bad air.' People used to think the disease was caused by bad vapors from swamps.
EXAMPLE
Der Name Malaria erinnert an eine veraltete medizinische Theorie.
The name malaria recalls an outdated medical theory.
Use without an article
As with many disease names, 'Malaria' (malaria) is often used without an article when talking about having or catching the disease.
EXAMPLE
Er hat in den Tropen Malaria bekommen.
He caught malaria in the tropics.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used in connection with malaria are 'an Malaria erkranken' (to fall ill with malaria), 'Malaria übertragen' (to transmit malaria, by mosquitoes), and 'sich vor Malaria schützen' (to protect oneself against malaria, with medication or nets).
EXAMPLE
Reisende sollten sich gut vor Malaria schützen.
Travelers should protect themselves well against malaria.