flu
The flu is a common infectious illness caused by a virus that results in symptoms like fever, body aches, and a cough. It is usually more severe than a common cold and often requires bed rest to recover.
Beispiele
3 von 5I have the flu, so I need to stay in bed and rest today.
I am currently sick with the influenza virus and must stay in bed.
The hospital recommends that all elderly patients receive a vaccine against the flu.
Medical professionals suggest that older people get an injection to prevent the virus.
I think I've caught a nasty flu; I feel terrible.
I believe I have become sick with a bad virus and I do not feel well.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'flew' (the past of fly); the flu virus flies through the air from one person to another very quickly.
Schnelles Quiz
Sarah stayed home from work today because she has ___ flu.
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Die richtige Antwort ist: the
Beispiele
I have the flu, so I need to stay in bed and rest today.
everydayI am currently sick with the influenza virus and must stay in bed.
The hospital recommends that all elderly patients receive a vaccine against the flu.
formalMedical professionals suggest that older people get an injection to prevent the virus.
I think I've caught a nasty flu; I feel terrible.
informalI believe I have become sick with a bad virus and I do not feel well.
Research indicates that the flu spreads more rapidly in cold, dry climates.
academicScientific studies show that the influenza virus moves quickly in specific weather conditions.
Please work from home if you have symptoms of the flu to prevent spreading it to the team.
businessIf you show signs of being sick, stay away from the office so others do not get ill.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
come down with the flu
to start to get sick with the flu
flu-like symptoms
physical feelings that are similar to having the flu
man flu
a humorous, informal term for a man exaggerating the severity of a cold
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A cold is a mild respiratory infection, while the flu is more severe and usually includes a high fever and muscle pain.
Nutzungshinweise
The word 'flu' is almost always used with the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'the flu'). It is used as a general term for influenza in both casual and semi-formal English.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often say 'I have flu' or 'I have a flu' instead of the correct form, 'I have the flu.'
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'flew' (the past of fly); the flu virus flies through the air from one person to another very quickly.
Wortherkunft
A late 18th-century shortening of the Italian word 'influenza', which originally referred to the 'influence' of the stars on human health.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking countries, pharmacies and clinics heavily promote 'flu shots' during the autumn months to prepare for the winter flu season.
Schnelles Quiz
Sarah stayed home from work today because she has ___ flu.
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Die richtige Antwort ist: the
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nose
A1The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.
neck
A1The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.
chest
A1The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.
knee
A1The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.
heart
A1The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.
cough
A1A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.
stomachache
A1A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.
dizzy
A1Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.
nausea
A1Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.
vomit
A1Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.
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