Das Fieber
Example: Das Fieber stieg plötzlich und machte ihn sehr schwach.
Definition
"Das Fieber" refers to the medical condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature, often indicating infection or illness. It involves a rise in the body's temperature above the normal range, typically causing discomfort and weakness, as in the example phrase where the fever suddenly increased and made him very weak.
Etymology
The word "das Fieber" comes from the Latin word 'febris,' meaning fever. It passed into German through Middle High German, retaining its medical sense. Did you know? The term 'febris' itself may be related to a root meaning 'to burn,' reflecting the sensation of heat during a fever.
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"Das Fieber" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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