pandemic
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pandemic
An infectious disease that spreads across countries and continents and affects a very large part of the world's population.
Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation rief im März 2020 offiziell eine Pandemie aus.
The World Health Organization officially declared a pandemic in March 2020.
The word comes from Greek: 'pan' means 'all' or 'whole', and 'demos' means 'people'. So a pandemic literally affects 'the whole people'.
Die Spanische Grippe war eine der schlimmsten Pandemien der Geschichte.
The Spanish flu was one of the worst pandemics in history.
In connection with 'Pandemie' (pandemic), certain verbs are often used: to 'declare', 'fight', 'contain', or 'overcome' a pandemic.
Die Regierung versucht, die Pandemie mit neuen Maßnahmen einzudämmen.
The government is trying to contain the pandemic with new measures.
Common prepositions used with 'Pandemie' (pandemic) are 'während' (during, point in time), 'wegen' (because of, reason), and 'infolge' (as a result of, consequence).
Während der Pandemie haben viele Menschen im Homeoffice gearbeitet.
During the pandemic, many people worked from home.
epidemic
Both words refer to the widespread occurrence of a contagious disease. „Epidemie“ is used for spread that is limited in time and place, while „Pandemie“ refers to spread across countries and continents. The decisive factor is therefore the geographical reach of the disease.
Die Pandemie breitete sich über mehrere Kontinente hinweg aus.
The pandemic spread across several continents.
Die Epidemie blieb auf mehrere Städte in der Region begrenzt.
The epidemic remained limited to several cities in the region.
