Seuche
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Etymology
From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German siuhhī; equivalent to siech (“sick”) + -e (“ness”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Seuche f (genitive Seuche, plural Seuchen)
- a disease, usually infectious, that is seen as dangerous and destructive (be it to people, animals, or plants)
- an epidemic of such a disease
- (informal) bad luck, especially as a streak
- (informal) something highly repulsive or unpleasant
Declension
Declension of Seuche [feminine]
Related terms
- Seuchenbekämpfung, Seuchenschutz
- Durchseuchung, Verseuchung
See also
Further reading
- “Seuche” in Duden online
- “Seuche” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- “Seuche” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.
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